Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 5 landscape

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Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 5

~2 days · 16.1 mi · moderate · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance16.1 mi
Days out2
Elevation gain2,352 ft
Gain / mile146 ft
High point4,068 ft

What the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 5 is known for

Segment 5 (Antelope Peak) of the Grand Enchantment Trail: 16.3 miles from the Arizona Trail at Freeman Road to AZ 77 near the Central Arizona College Aravaipa campus, crossing open Sonoran desert grassland past Antelope Peak. Point-to-point, usually done in 2 days.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 5 on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 7,041 ft to 13,261 ft over 16.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 11.7 mi · 73%
  • Downhill 2.2 mi · 14%
  • Flat 2.1 mi · 13%

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 5 take?

Most backpackers hike the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 5 in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 16.1 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 5?

The Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 5 climbs roughly 2,352 ft total — about 146 ft per mile, topping out near 4,068 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.

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