Aravaipa Canyon

Pinal County, Arizona, United States

22.3 miles (36.0 km) · 607 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	22.3 mi (36.0 km)
Elevation gain	607 ft (185 m)
Average gain	27 ft per mile (5 m per km)
Longest climb	11.4 mi, 440 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	10.8%
Runnable	99% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	2.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	70%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	1%
Mild downhill	15%

Questions about Aravaipa Canyon

How much elevation gain does Aravaipa Canyon have?

Aravaipa Canyon has 607 ft (185 m) of elevation gain over 22.3 miles (36.0 km). That averages 27 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Aravaipa Canyon?

The difficulty score for Aravaipa Canyon is 2.8 of 100. That is harder than 28.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 99% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Aravaipa Canyon?

The longest climb on Aravaipa Canyon runs 11.4 miles (18.3 km) and gains 440 ft (134 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 10.8%.