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Arizona
59.0 mi
Distance
1,956 ft
Gain
20h 38m
Time
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Grand Enchantment Trail Segment 7 Alternative: Aravaipa Canyon Bypass North
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This 59-mile alternative bypass route skirts the northern edge of Aravaipa Canyon, offering a remote high-desert experience along the Grand Enchantment Trail. The route traverses rugged terrain with nearly 2,000 feet of elevation gain, passing through saguaro-dotted bajadas and rocky foothills characteristic of central Arizona's Sonoran Desert landscape. This segment is ideal for experienced backpackers seeking solitude and a challenging multi-day trek through pristine wilderness.
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~5 min drive
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Grand Enchantment Trail Segment 7: Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness
~5 min drive
25 mi · Hard
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~37 min drive
Quick out-and-back desert trail near 6805A3a, Arizona.
