Horse Canyon Trail,
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

Located 50.5 miles from Safford, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
24,996 Steps 1  (11.4 mi)
Trails › National Forests › Apache-Sitgreaves › Horse Canyon Trail

Elevation

The Horse Canyon Trail has a maximum elevation of 8,169 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,331 ft. and an elevation range of 3,838 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
11.4 mi4,331 ft8,169 ft3,838 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
5.4 hrs350.24,202 ft1,535 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
4.7 hrs127.91,535 ft4,202 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 Horse Canyon 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

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
  1. Northwest Topo Map: Dutch Blue Creek, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Alma Mesa, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Alma, CO
  4. West Topo Map: Fritz Canyon, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Maple Peak, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Glenwood, NM
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Dix Creek, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Harden Cienega, NM
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Wilson Mountain, AZ

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Horse Canyon Trail #36.

What is the length of the Horse Canyon Trail?
The length of the trail is 11.4 miles (18.4 km) or 24,996 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Horse Canyon Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 5.4 hours in one direction and in 4.7 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.