Arizona · United States
- Distance
- 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 52 m
- Typical duration
- 46 min
- Mountain
- Summit push
The directory currently contains 5 quality-checked routes matching this guide near San Tan Valley. Their average mapped distance is 19.0 km and average recorded ascent is 776 m (2,546 ft); the longest route in the set is 48.4 km.
This subset represents 19% of the 26 quality-checked routes near San Tan Valley. Its average distance is 19.0 km, compared with 9.8 km across the full local set. Average recorded ascent is 776 m (2,546 ft), versus 358 m (1,175 ft) for all quality-checked routes in the same area.
These routes carry the mountain tag. Their measured distance and ascent are shown separately so the label is not used as a proxy for difficulty. Within this set, 0 routes (0%) are rated easy, 2 (40%) are rated hard or expert, and 1 (20%) are recorded as loops. Ratings are computed from available distance and elevation data and do not establish current terrain or access.
Data refreshed September 2026
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A closer look at the first 5 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.
1.9 km
Siphon Draw Trail #53Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.
52 m
Picketpost Mountain Summit Trail5 of 5 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.
1 recorded loop
Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.
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Arizona · United States
Arizona · United States
Arizona · United States
Arizona · United States
Arizona · United States
The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Difficulty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picketpost Mountain Summit TrailArizona | 3.3 km | 52 m | 46 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Siphon Draw Trail #53Arizona | 1.9 km | 789 m | 1 hr 35 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Pass Mountain TrailArizona | 11.7 km | 325 m | 2 hr 56 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Grand Enchantment Trail Segment 1: Superstition WildernessArizona | 48.4 km | 1,602 m | 13 hr | Expert | April to October |
| Grand Enchantment Trail Segment 2Arizona | 29.5 km | 1,114 m | 8 hr 15 min | Expert | June to October |
Picketpost Mountain Summit Trail, Siphon Draw Trail #53, Pass Mountain Trail currently rank highest in this filtered set according to the directory score. Open an individual route to inspect its mapped line, elevation profile, data source and planning caveats. Check live access, conditions and local rules with an official source before travelling.
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