West Divide Trail,
Coronado National Forest

Located 40.1 miles from Peridot, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
58,726 Steps 1  (26.4 mi)
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Elevation

The West Divide Trail has a maximum elevation of 6,949 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,058 ft. and an elevation range of 2,891 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
26.4 mi4,058 ft6,949 ft2,891 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
12.6 hrs194.72,336 ft1,929 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
12.7 hrs160.81,929 ft2,336 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 West Divide 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: Rhodes Peak, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Kennedy Peak, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Eureka Ranch, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Kielberg Canyon, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Bassett Peak, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Harrison Canyon, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Redington, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Cherry Spring Peak, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: The Mesas, AZ

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as West Divide Trail #289.

What is the length of the West Divide Trail?
The length of the trail is 26.4 miles (42.5 km) or 58,726 steps.

How long does it take to hike the West Divide Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 12.6 hours in one direction and in 12.7 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.