Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 22
~3 days · 26.5 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 22 is known for
Segment 22 (Middle & East Fork Gila River) of the Grand Enchantment Trail: 24.8 miles from NM 15 at the Gila Cliff Dwellings contact station to the Trail 707 trailhead on FR 150 near the Aldo Leopold Wilderness. River-canyon walking with many crossings of the Middle and East Forks of the Gila; typically 2-3 days.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 18,566 ft to 24,898 ft over 26.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 18.1 mi · 68%
- Downhill 6.3 mi · 24%
- Flat 2.0 mi · 8%
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 22?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 22 scores 16/100, 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 22 take?
Most backpackers hike the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 22 in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 26.5 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 22?
The Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 22 climbs roughly 3,730 ft total — about 141 ft per mile, topping out near 7,605 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.