Little Blue Creek Trail,
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

Located 41.9 miles from Springerville, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
20,861 Steps 1  (9.7 mi)
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Elevation

The Little Blue Creek Trail has a maximum elevation of 7,717 ft., a minimum elevation of 6,063 ft. and an elevation range of 1,654 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
9.7 mi6,063 ft7,717 ft1,654 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
3.7 hrs144.91,739 ft331 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
3.7 hrs27.6331 ft1,739 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 Little Blue Creek 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: Bear Mountain, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Blue, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Saliz Pass, NM
  4. West Topo Map: Dutch Blue Creek, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Alma Mesa, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Alma, CO
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Fritz Canyon, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Maple Peak, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Glenwood, NM

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Little Blue Creek Trail #41.

What is the length of the Little Blue Creek Trail?
The length of the trail is 9.7 miles (15.7 km) or 20,861 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Little Blue Creek Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 3.7 hours in one direction and in 3.7 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.