Witch Ridge Trail,
Coronado National Forest

Located 38.9 miles from Willcox, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
30,158 Steps 1  (13.7 mi)
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Elevation

The Witch Ridge Trail has a maximum elevation of 7,493 ft., a minimum elevation of 5,223 ft. and an elevation range of 2,270 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
13.7 mi5,223 ft7,493 ft2,270 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
6.3 hrs184.82,218 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
5.8 hrs0.00 ft2,218 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 Witch Ridge 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: Pat Hills North, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Bowie Mountain South, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Cochise Head, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Pat Hills South, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Fife Peak, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Rustler Park, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Squaretop Hills East, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Stanford Canyon, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Chiricahua Peak, AZ

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Witch Ridge Trail #260.

What is the length of the Witch Ridge Trail?
The length of the trail is 13.7 miles (22.1 km) or 30,158 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Witch Ridge Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 6.3 hours in one direction and in 5.8 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.