Derrick Trail,
Tonto National Forest

Located 16.8 miles from Payson, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
4,605 Steps 1  (2.1 mi)
Trails National Forests Tonto Derrick Trail

Elevation

The Derrick Trail has a maximum elevation of 6,457 ft., a minimum elevation of 5,499 ft. and an elevation range of 958 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
2.1 mi5,499 ft6,457 ft958 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.0 hrs77.6931 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
46 min0.00 ft931 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 Derrick 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: Dane Canyon, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Knoll Lake, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Porcupine Ridge, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Diamond Point, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Promontory Butte, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Woods Canyon, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: McDonald Mountain, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Diamond Butte, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Oxbow Mountain, AZ

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Derrick Trail #33.

What is the length of the Derrick Trail?
The length of the trail is 2.1 miles (3.4 km) or 4,605 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Derrick Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.0 hours in one direction and in 46 minutes 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.