West Baldy Trail,
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

Located 21.9 miles from Springerville, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
17,584 Steps 1  (8.1 mi)
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Elevation

The West Baldy Trail has a maximum elevation of 11,207 ft., a minimum elevation of 9,239 ft. and an elevation range of 1,968 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
8.1 mi9,239 ft11,207 ft1,968 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
3.6 hrs160.81,930 ft188 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
3.2 hrs15.7188 ft1,930 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 West Baldy 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: Horseshoe Cienega, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Greens Peak, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Greer, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Hawley Lake East, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Mount Baldy, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Big Lake North, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Marshall Butte, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Bonito Rock, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Big Lake South, AZ

Difficulty

The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the West Baldy 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 West Baldy Trail #94.

What is the length of the West Baldy Trail?

The length of the trail is 8.1 miles (13.0 km) or 17,584 steps.

How long does it take to hike the West Baldy Trail?

A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 3.6 hours in one direction and in 3.2 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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