Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 4
~3 days · 27.8 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 4 is known for
Segment 4 of the Grand Enchantment Trail crosses the remote Tortilla Mountains of Arizona from the Gila River bridge at Kelvin to the Arizona Trail junction near Freeman Road. About 28 miles point-to-point over Sonoran desert foothills and mesquite-lined washes, switching frequently between singletrack and 4WD track; water is scarce.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 6,040 ft to 13,176 ft over 27.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 4.7 mi · 17%
- Downhill 18.6 mi · 67%
- Flat 4.3 mi · 16%
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 4?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 4 scores 10/100, 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 4 take?
Most backpackers hike the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 4 in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 27.8 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 4?
The Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 4 climbs roughly 1,745 ft total — about 63 ft per mile, topping out near 4,016 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.