Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 9 landscape

Photo: Photo by Christoph von Gellhorn on Unsplash

Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 9

~2 days · 10.3 mi · easy · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance10.3 mi
Days out2
Elevation gain1,325 ft
Gain / mile129 ft
High point5,620 ft

What the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 9 is known for

Segment 9 (Underwood Canyon) of the Grand Enchantment Trail, a 9.8-mile point-to-point link from Klondyke Road near the Santa Teresa foothills to Tripp Canyon Road west of Pima, Arizona. A short high-desert connector usually walked as part of a longer GET itinerary.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 9 on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 14,045 ft to 18,278 ft over 10.3 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 4.3 mi · 46%
  • Downhill 4.2 mi · 46%
  • Flat 0.7 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 9 take?

Most backpackers hike the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 9 in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 10.3 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 9?

The Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 9 climbs roughly 1,325 ft total — about 129 ft per mile, topping out near 5,620 ft.

Related trails

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.

Plan the Grand Enchantment Trail — Segment 9 Plan Free →