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Arizona
201.2 mi
Distance
2,861 ft
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Black Canyon National Recreation Trail
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The Black Canyon National Recreation Trail is an extensive 201-mile corridor traversing remote Arizona backcountry managed by the Bureau of Land Management. This long-distance trail winds through diverse desert and canyon terrain, offering solitude and expansive views across the Arizona landscape. The trail's length and modest elevation gain make it ideal for multi-day backpacking expeditions through relatively accessible high desert country.
Black Canyon Trail
~10 min drive
Remote 190-mile desert canyon trail requiring expert backpacking skills.
Pipeline Canyon Trail
~16 min drive
4.0 mi · Easy
Quail Springs Trail
~16 min drive
5.1 mi · Moderate
Black Canyon Trail
~17 min drive
Remote 145-mile desert canyon trail through Arizona backcountry.
Yavapai Point Trail
~18 min drive
2.9 mi · Easy
Little Pan Loop
~25 min drive
A moderate 5.11-mile out-and-back trail in Arizona connected to the Black Canyon Trail system.
Cave Creek
~26 min drive
18 mi · Hard
Cottonwood
~18 min drive
2.2 mi · Easy
Trail 306
~26 min drive
3.5 mi · Moderate
Maricopa Trail
~27 min drive
A 670-mile out-and-back trail in Arizona with moderate difficulty, integrated into the Arizona Trail system for extended backcountry exploration.
