Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 3
~3 days · 31.1 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 3 is known for
Segment 3 of the Grand Enchantment Trail runs about 31 miles from Picketpost Trailhead near Superior to the Gila River at Kelvin, threading maintained singletrack and primitive foot trail through the little-known White Canyon Wilderness. Rugged point-to-point Sonoran Desert travel.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 5,574 ft to 12,270 ft over 31.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 13.6 mi · 44%
- Downhill 13.8 mi · 45%
- Flat 3.2 mi · 11%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 3 take?
Most backpackers hike the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 3 in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 31.1 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 3?
The Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 3 climbs roughly 5,108 ft total — about 164 ft per mile, topping out near 3,757 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry and stats derived from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) — 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.