Hayduke Trail — Section 11
6 days · 121.7 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Hayduke Trail — Section 11 is known for
Section 11 of the Hayduke Trail, descending the Nankoweap Trail into the Grand Canyon, following the Colorado River downstream to a boat-assisted crossing near the Little Colorado confluence, then linking the Beamer, Escalante, and Tonto trails to Horseshoe Mesa. Published at about 47 miles point-to-point; the river stretch is unmapped here and drawn as a straight line. Extremely rugged, with serious exposure and long waterless stretches.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 8,471 ft to 28,773 ft over 121.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 50.0 mi · 41%
- Downhill 51.8 mi · 43%
- Flat 19.5 mi · 16%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Hayduke Trail — Section 11?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Hayduke Trail — Section 11 scores 68/100, a relative rating across the 569 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 much elevation gain is on the Hayduke Trail — Section 11?
The Hayduke Trail — Section 11 climbs roughly 30,784 ft total — about 253 ft per mile, topping out near 8,891 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.