The Arizona Trail in North America is estimated to be 800 miles (1288 kilometers) long, and takes 54 days* to complete when hiking at an average of 15 miles (25 kilometers) per day.
This trail is also referred to as the AZT, and the Arizona National Scenic Trail.
It is a linear trail, which means that to do a thru hike, you will have to start and end your hike in different places.
The Arizona Trail has 2 terminuses. Most thruhikers choose to start their hike at the Border Monument 102 Southern Terminus in Hereford, Arizona, United States and end their hike at the Northern Terminus in Marble Canyon, Arizona, United States.
A good day of the year to start this hike from the Border Monument 102 Southern Terminus is March 15.
The Arizona Trail Association takes on the task of maintaining, improving, and advocating for the Arizona Trail as its trail association.
Name | Arizona Trail |
Other Name(s) | AZT, Arizona National Scenic Trail |
Length | 800 miles (1288 kilometers) |
Type | Linear |
Continent | North America |
Far Out Guide | Arizona Trail Map |
Trail Association | Arizona Trail Association |
Terminus A | Border Monument 102 Southern Terminus, Hereford, Arizona, United States |
Terminus B | Northern Terminus, Marble Canyon, Arizona, United States |
Estimated Total Budget (USD): $3,890.00