Great Western Trail — Arizona
~35 days · 214.9 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Great Western Trail — Arizona is known for
Great Western Trail — Arizona is a 20+ (thru, gaps)-day backpacking route in Arizona.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 11,647 ft to 28,071 ft over 214.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 76.7 mi · 36%
- Downhill 90.2 mi · 42%
- Flat 47.7 mi · 22%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Great Western Trail — Arizona?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Great Western Trail — Arizona scores 42/100, 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 Great Western Trail — Arizona take?
Most backpackers hike the Great Western Trail — Arizona in about 35 days (34 nights out) over its 214.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Great Western Trail — Arizona?
The Great Western Trail — Arizona climbs roughly 11,404 ft total — about 53 ft per mile, topping out near 8,566 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.