Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 28: Apache Kid Wilderness
~4 days · 20.2 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 28: Apache Kid Wilderness is known for
Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 28: Apache Kid Wilderness is a 2–3-day backpacking route in New Mexico.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 24,262 ft to 33,743 ft over 20.2 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 10.2 mi · 51%
- Downhill 9.5 mi · 47%
- Flat 0.4 mi · 2%
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 28: Apache Kid Wilderness?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 28: Apache Kid Wilderness scores 27/100, 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 28: Apache Kid Wilderness take?
Most backpackers hike the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 28: Apache Kid Wilderness in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 20.2 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 28: Apache Kid Wilderness?
The Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 28: Apache Kid Wilderness climbs roughly 6,224 ft total — about 308 ft per mile, topping out near 10,299 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.