Jaguar Canyon Trail,
Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge

Located 30.4 miles from Amado, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
3,132 Steps 1  (1.3 mi)
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Elevation

The Jaguar Canyon Trail has a maximum elevation of 4,902 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,248 ft. and an elevation range of 654 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.3 mi4,248 ft4,902 ft654 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
60 min53.8646 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
50 min0.00 ft646 ft
Data Accuracy
4 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

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 Jaguar Canyon 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: San Juan Spring, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Kitt Peak, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Palo Alto Ranch, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Chiuli Shaik, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Baboquivari Peak, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Fresno Wash, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Aguirre Peak, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Mildred Peak, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Las Guijas, AZ

FAQ

What is the length of the Jaguar Canyon Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.3 miles (2.1 km) or 3,132 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Jaguar Canyon Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 60 minutes in one direction and in 50 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.