Loading trail…
Free — you'll pick up right here.
Save this plan
Sign up to save your own editable copy — you'll pick up right here.
Arizona
66.2 mi
Distance
2,706 ft
Gain
No conditions check on file for this trail yet — always verify current conditions before you go.
Why you'll love it
Grand Enchantment Trail Segment 6 Alternative: Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness Bypass
AI-suggested draft · review before you go
No permit or access details on file for this trail — check with the local land manager before you go.
This 66-mile alternative route bypasses the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness, offering a challenging multi-day trek through diverse Arizona terrain. The trail traverses high desert and canyon country with moderate elevation changes, providing solitude and scenic vistas while avoiding the most restricted wilderness areas. This segment is ideal for experienced backpackers seeking an extended adventure along the Grand Enchantment Trail system.
Grand Enchantment Trail Segment 5: Antelope Peak
~2 min drive
32 mi · Hard
Tiger Mine Road
~23 min drive
A moderate 1.50-mile out-and-back dirt road hike in Arizona connecting to Arizona Trail Passage 14.
Arizona Trail
~29 min drive
A 7.06-mile out-and-back trail in Arizona that connects to Passage 42, offering accessible hiking with the flexibility to explore at your own pace.
Field Canyon Trail #294
~40 min drive
4.4 mi · Easy
Grand Enchantment Trail Segment 7 Alternative: Aravaipa Canyon Bypass North
~11 min drive
Remote 59-mile desert bypass with 1,956 ft gain through Sonoran Desert terrain.
Oracle Ridge
~30 min drive
4.1 mi · Moderate
Cody Trail #9
~29 min drive
3.22-mile out-and-back trail in Arizona with 1286 ft elevation gain.
Cowboy Slick Rock
~41 min drive
2.1 mi · Easy
Aravaipa Canyon Trail
~16 min drive
21 mi · Hard
Pipestem Trail #271
~38 min drive
8.5 mi · Moderate
