Shingle Mill Mesa Trail,
Coronado National Forest

Located 13.1 miles from Safford, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
11,065 Steps 1  (5.0 mi)
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Elevation

The Shingle Mill Mesa Trail has a maximum elevation of 7,674 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,590 ft. and an elevation range of 3,084 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
5.0 mi4,590 ft7,674 ft3,084 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
2.7 hrs256.83,081 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.9 hrs0.00 ft3,081 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 Shingle Mill Mesa 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: Telegraph Wash, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Eden, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Pima, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Tripp Canyon, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Shingle Mill Mountain, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Thatcher, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Blue Jay Peak, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Webb Peak, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Mount Graham, AZ

Difficulty

The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Shingle Mill Mesa 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 Shingle Mill Mesa Trail #35.

What is the length of the Shingle Mill Mesa Trail?

The length of the trail is 5.0 miles (8.1 km) or 11,065 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Shingle Mill Mesa Trail?

A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 2.7 hours in one direction and in 1.9 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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