Esperero Trail,
Coronado National Forest

Located 14.1 miles from South Tucson, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
18,457 Steps 1  (8.1 mi)
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Elevation

The Esperero Trail has a maximum elevation of 7,267 ft., a minimum elevation of 2,884 ft. and an elevation range of 4,383 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
8.1 mi2,884 ft7,267 ft4,383 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
5.0 hrs329.83,957 ft703 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
3.9 hrs58.6703 ft3,957 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 Esperero 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: Oro Valley, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Mount Lemmon, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Mount Bigelow, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Tucson North, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Sabino Canyon, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Agua Caliente Hill, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Tucson, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Tucson East, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Tanque Verde Peak, AZ

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Esperero Trail #25.

What is the length of the Esperero Trail?
The length of the trail is 8.1 miles (13.1 km) or 18,457 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Esperero Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 5.0 hours in one direction and in 3.9 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.