Indian Creek Trail,
Coronado National Forest

Located 36.0 miles from Willcox, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
19,762 Steps 1  (9.0 mi)
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Elevation

The Indian Creek Trail has a maximum elevation of 6,949 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,783 ft. and an elevation range of 2,166 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
9.0 mi4,783 ft6,949 ft2,166 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
4.1 hrs152.61,831 ft1,099 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
3.9 hrs91.61,099 ft1,831 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 Indian 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: Bowie Mountain North, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Little Wood Canyon, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Vanar NW, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Bowie Mountain South, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Cochise Head, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Blue Mountain, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Fife Peak, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Rustler Park, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Portal, AZ

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Indian Creek Trail #253.

What is the length of the Indian Creek Trail?
The length of the trail is 9.0 miles (14.5 km) or 19,762 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Indian Creek Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 4.1 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.