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OSM map layer · LineString
34.20, -112.16 · rel 15569997
34.20, -112.16 · rel 15569997
Black Canyon National Recreation Trail
161,8 km from start to finish through lakes.
Arizona · 34.20°N ·
112.16°W
161,8km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
16
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Lakes
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Water
1× Attraction
Dripping Spring
Water ·
112 m off route
161,8 km
100%
Rock Shop
Attraction ·
471 m off route
161,8 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Black Canyon National Recreation Trail is 161.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Black Canyon National Recreation Trail takes approximately 40h 16min to complete.
No, Black Canyon National Recreation Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Black Canyon National Recreation Trail starts near coordinates 33.8002, -112.1701.
Black Canyon National Recreation Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Black Canyon National Recreation Trail is maintained and managed by Bureau of Land Management.
Yes, Black Canyon National Recreation Trail is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.