Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 17
~2 days · 19.2 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 17 is known for
Segment 17 of the Grand Enchantment Trail, climbing over the southern ridges of the Blue Range past 8,294-ft Maple Peak, from Wild Bunch Trailhead to the Arizona-New Mexico border near Sunflower Mesa. The GET guidebook lists the segment at about 14 miles point-to-point (the mapped line here runs somewhat longer); steep, remote, with variable water.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 15,574 ft to 26,598 ft over 19.2 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 8.1 mi · 42%
- Downhill 10.5 mi · 55%
- Flat 0.6 mi · 3%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 17?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 17 scores 24/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 17 take?
Most backpackers hike the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 17 in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 19.2 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 17?
The Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 17 climbs roughly 5,144 ft total — about 268 ft per mile, topping out near 8,169 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.