How many hiking trails are listed in Arizona?

The directory currently includes 593 quality-checked routes in Arizona, covering 9.9k km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest in Arizona?

Black Canyon National Recreation Trail currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with Black Canyon Trail and Arizona Trail before choosing.

When should you hike in Arizona?

Varies by region is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy in Arizona?

127 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

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Hiking trails in Arizona

593 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped in Arizona, United States. Together their route lines cover 9.9k km. The average route is 16.8 km with 403 m (1,322 ft) of recorded ascent.

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Trails: 9.9k
Kilometres: 0
Parks: 3.8k m
Highest point

The directory difficulty mix is 127 easy (21%), 345 moderate (58%) and 121 hard or expert (21%). 81 routes (14%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.

The most frequent route tags are mountain (174), forest (169), canyon and gorge (65), panoramic viewpoint (40). The highest recorded point in this set is 3,838 m (12,592 ft). The place-level planning field lists varies by region as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. Black Canyon National Recreation Trail, Black Canyon Trail, Arizona Trail currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

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How do these routes differ?

A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

37.5 km

Eagle National Recreation Trail

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

1,987 m

Eagle National Recreation Trail

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

0 recorded loops

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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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
Black Canyon National Recreation Trail	162 km	2,443 m	41 hr	Point to point
Black Canyon Trail	153 km	2,892 m	40 hr	Point to point
Arizona Trail	1259 km	10,884 m	315 hr	Point to point
Grand Enchantment Trail	1225 km	15,002 m	314 hr	Point to point
Great Western Trail - Arizona	309 km	2,575 m	77 hr	Point to point
Eagle National Recreation Trail	37.5 km	1,987 m	11 hr	Point to point

Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.