Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 6 landscape

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Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 6

~2 days · 12.4 mi · easy · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance12.4 mi
Days out2
Elevation gain1,273 ft
Gain / mile103 ft
High point3,428 ft

What the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 6 is known for

Segment 6 (Brandenburg Mountain) of the Grand Enchantment Trail crosses the foothills of Arizona's Galiuro Mountains from the San Pedro River valley at AZ 77 to the western trailhead of Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness. The guidebook lists it at 11.9 miles point-to-point; usually an overnight.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 6 on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 7,343 ft to 11,184 ft over 12.4 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 2.5 mi · 21%
  • Downhill 8.3 mi · 71%
  • Flat 0.9 mi · 8%

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 6 take?

Most backpackers hike the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 6 in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 12.4 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 6?

The Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 6 climbs roughly 1,273 ft total — about 103 ft per mile, topping out near 3,428 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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