Highline Trail,
Tonto National Forest

Located 22.0 miles from Payson, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
122,313 Steps 1  (55.2 mi)
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Elevation

The Highline Trail has a maximum elevation of 6,926 ft., a minimum elevation of 5,404 ft. and an elevation range of 1,522 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
55.2 mi5,404 ft6,926 ft1,522 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
26.1 hrs204.82,458 ft1,217 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
25.8 hrs101.41,217 ft2,458 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 Highline 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: Kehl Ridge, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Dane Canyon, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Knoll Lake, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Payson North, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Diamond Point, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Promontory Butte, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Payson South, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: McDonald Mountain, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Diamond Butte, AZ

Difficulty

The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Highline 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 Highline Trail #31.

What is the length of the Highline Trail?

The length of the trail is 55.2 miles (88.9 km) or 122,313 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Highline Trail?

A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 26.1 hours in one direction and in 25.8 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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