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Arizona
189.8 mi
Distance
2,576 ft
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Black Canyon Trail
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Black Canyon Trail is an extensive desert traverse spanning nearly 190 miles through remote Arizona backcountry managed by the Bureau of Land Management. This challenging route traverses rugged canyon terrain with significant elevation changes, offering solitude and dramatic desert landscapes. The trail's length and elevation gain make it suitable only for experienced backpackers prepared for multi-day wilderness travel.
Black Canyon Trail
~8 min drive
Remote 145-mile desert canyon trail through Arizona backcountry.
Pipeline Canyon Trail
~12 min drive
4.0 mi · Easy
Quail Springs Trail
~12 min drive
5.1 mi · Moderate
Black Canyon National Recreation Trail
~10 min drive
201-mile BLM trail through remote Arizona backcountry with gentle elevation gain.
Yavapai Point Trail
~13 min drive
2.9 mi · Easy
Little Pan Loop
~16 min drive
A moderate 5.11-mile out-and-back trail in Arizona connected to the Black Canyon Trail system.
Cave Creek
~23 min drive
18 mi · Hard
Cottonwood
~14 min drive
2.2 mi · Easy
Quien Sabe
~28 min drive
4.7 mi · Moderate
Skunk Tank
~28 min drive
9.6 mi · Hard
