Foote Creek Trail,
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

Located 38.2 miles from Springerville, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
35,101 Steps 1  (16.4 mi)
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Elevation

The Foote Creek Trail has a maximum elevation of 9,265 ft., a minimum elevation of 5,666 ft. and an elevation range of 3,599 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
16.4 mi5,666 ft9,265 ft3,599 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
5.9 hrs6.072 ft3,635 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
6.4 hrs302.93,635 ft72 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 Foote Creek 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: Buffalo Crossing, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Alpine, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Luna Lake, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Hannagan Meadow, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Beaverhead, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Maness Peak, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Strayhorse, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Bear Mountain, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Blue, AZ

Difficulty

The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Foote Creek Trail compared to two other trails. The x-axis is cumulative elevation gain and the y-axis is maximum elevation. The length of the trail is reflected in the size of the bubble.

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?

Yes, this trail is also known as Foote Creek Trail #76.

What is the length of the Foote Creek Trail?

The length of the trail is 16.4 miles (26.4 km) or 35,101 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Foote Creek Trail?

A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 5.9 hours in one direction and in 6.4 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.

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