Black Mesa Trail,
Tonto National Forest

Located 9.1 miles from Apache Junction, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
6,478 Steps 1  (3.0 mi)
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Elevation

The Black Mesa Trail has a maximum elevation of 2,756 ft., a minimum elevation of 2,280 ft. and an elevation range of 476 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
3.0 mi2,280 ft2,756 ft476 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.2 hrs28.2338 ft443 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.3 hrs36.9443 ft338 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 Black Mesa 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: Stewart Mountain, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Mormon Flat Dam, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Horse Mesa Dam, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Apache Junction, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Goldfield, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Weavers Needle, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Desert Well, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Superstition Mountains SW, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Florence Junction, AZ

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Black Mesa Trail #241.

What is the length of the Black Mesa Trail?
The length of the trail is 3.0 miles (4.8 km) or 6,478 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Black Mesa Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.2 hours in one direction and in 1.3 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.