Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 18
~2 days · 9.9 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 18 is known for
Segment 18 (Sunflower Mesa) of the Grand Enchantment Trail, a 9.7-mile point-to-point leg from the Trail 307 trailhead near the Arizona-New Mexico border down to US 180 at the village of Alma, New Mexico. A short connector segment on the GET's approach to the Mogollon Mountains, usually combined with its neighbors.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 15,942 ft to 20,656 ft over 9.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 1.2 mi · 13%
- Downhill 7.9 mi · 81%
- Flat 0.6 mi · 6%
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 18?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 18 scores 2/100, 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 18 take?
Most backpackers hike the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 18 in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 9.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 18?
The Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 18 climbs roughly 131 ft total — about 13 ft per mile, topping out near 6,296 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.