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893 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
32.89, -109.62 · rel 18866250
32.89, -109.62 · rel 18866250
Grand Enchantment Trail Segment 12: Gila Valley North
35,9 km from Safford, AZ to Safford-Morenci Trailhead through lakes.
Safford, AZ
→
Safford-Morenci Trailhead
linear
35,9km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Lakes
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Water
Bear Spring
Water ·
87 m off route
35,9 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
891 m
–
1565 m
0 km
17,9 km
35,9 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
1005 m elevation
Halfway
1330 m elevation
Three quarters
1507 m elevation
Finish
1453 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Grand Enchantment Trail Segment 12: Gila Valley North is 35.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Grand Enchantment Trail Segment 12: Gila Valley North takes approximately 8h 56min to complete.
No, Grand Enchantment Trail Segment 12: Gila Valley North is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Safford, AZ to Safford-Morenci Trailhead. Plan ahead for return transport.
Grand Enchantment Trail Segment 12: Gila Valley North starts at Safford, AZ.
Grand Enchantment Trail Segment 12: Gila Valley North is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.