Highline National Recreation Trail
4 days · 63.7 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Highline National Recreation Trail is known for
The Highline National Recreation Trail #31 runs about 50-55 miles below the Mogollon Rim between the Pine trailhead and the 260 trailhead, in use since the 1870s as a route between rim-country homesteads. Point-to-point through ponderosa and canyon-cut terrain; typically 3-5 days.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 17,910 ft to 22,205 ft over 63.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 23.7 mi · 38%
- Downhill 27.5 mi · 44%
- Flat 11.8 mi · 19%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
Frequently asked questions
How much elevation gain is on the Highline National Recreation Trail?
The Highline National Recreation Trail climbs roughly 8,048 ft total — about 126 ft per mile, topping out near 6,877 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.