Peters Trail,
Tonto National Forest

Located 11.7 miles from Apache Junction, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
15,729 Steps 1  (7.1 mi)
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Elevation

The Peters Trail has a maximum elevation of 3,868 ft., a minimum elevation of 2,549 ft. and an elevation range of 1,319 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
7.1 mi2,549 ft3,868 ft1,319 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
3.3 hrs53.6643 ft1,218 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
3.5 hrs101.51,218 ft643 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 Peters 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: Mormon Flat Dam, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Horse Mesa Dam, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Pinyon Mountain, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Goldfield, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Weavers Needle, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Iron Mountain, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Superstition Mountains SW, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Florence Junction, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Picketpost Mountain, AZ

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Peters Trail #105.

What is the length of the Peters Trail?
The length of the trail is 7.1 miles (11.4 km) or 15,729 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Peters Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 3.3 hours in one direction and in 3.5 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.