Butterfly Trail,
Coronado National Forest

Located 20.3 miles from Tucson, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
11,004 Steps 1  (4.8 mi)
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Elevation

The Butterfly Trail has a maximum elevation of 8,310 ft., a minimum elevation of 6,585 ft. and an elevation range of 1,725 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
4.8 mi6,585 ft8,310 ft1,725 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
2.9 hrs124.91,499 ft860 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
2.8 hrs71.7860 ft1,499 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 Butterfly 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: Oracle, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Campo Bonito, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Peppersauce Wash, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Mount Lemmon, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Mount Bigelow, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Buehman Canyon, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Sabino Canyon, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Agua Caliente Hill, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Piety Hill, AZ

Difficulty

The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Butterfly 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

What is the length of the Butterfly Trail?

The length of the trail is 4.8 miles (7.7 km) or 11,004 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Butterfly Trail?

A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 2.9 hours in one direction and in 2.8 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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