Joes Canyon Trail,
Coronado National Forest

Located 14.9 miles from Sierra Vista, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
7,199 Steps 1  (3.2 mi)
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Elevation

The Joes Canyon Trail has a maximum elevation of 6,703 ft., a minimum elevation of 5,259 ft. and an elevation range of 1,444 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
3.2 mi5,259 ft6,703 ft1,444 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.9 hrs115.91,391 ft26 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.4 hrs2.226 ft1,391 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 Joes 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

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Huachuca Peak, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Miller Peak, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Nicksville, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Campini Mesa, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Montezuma Pass, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Bob Thompson Peak, AZ

FAQ

What is the length of the Joes Canyon Trail?
The length of the trail is 3.2 miles (5.2 km) or 7,199 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Joes Canyon Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.9 hours in one direction and in 1.4 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.