Agua Caliente Trail,
Coronado National Forest

Located 12.0 miles from Amado, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
10,393 Steps 1  (4.5 mi)
Trails National Forests Coronado Agua Caliente Trail

Elevation

The Agua Caliente Trail has a maximum elevation of 7,523 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,957 ft. and an elevation range of 2,566 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
4.5 mi4,957 ft7,523 ft2,566 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
3.1 hrs202.92,435 ft286 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
2.2 hrs23.8286 ft2,435 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 Agua Caliente 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: Mount Lemmon, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Mount Bigelow, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Buehman Canyon, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Sabino Canyon, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Agua Caliente Hill, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Piety Hill, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Tucson East, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Tanque Verde Peak, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Mica Mountain, AZ

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Agua Caliente Trail #140.

What is the length of the Agua Caliente Trail?
The length of the trail is 4.5 miles (7.3 km) or 10,393 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Agua Caliente Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 3.1 hours in one direction and in 2.2 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.