Blue River Trail,
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

Located 44.4 miles from Springerville, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
30,275 Steps 1  (14.3 mi)
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Elevation

The Blue River Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,033 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,331 ft. and an elevation range of 702 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
14.3 mi4,331 ft5,033 ft702 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
4.9 hrs55.5666 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
4.9 hrs0.00 ft666 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Blue River Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Strayhorse, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Bear Mountain, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Blue, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Rose Peak, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Dutch Blue Creek, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Alma Mesa, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Pipestem Mountain, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Fritz Canyon, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Maple Peak, AZ

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Blue River Trail #101 and Trail #101.

What is the length of the Blue River Trail?
The length of the trail is 14.3 miles (23.0 km) or 30,275 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Blue River Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 4.9 hours in one direction and in 4.9 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.