Ridge Trail,
Pipe Spring National Monument

Located 70.3 miles from Tusayan, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
1,190 Steps 1  (0.5 mi)
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The Ridge Trail provides a look into the lives of a Mormon settlement in 1860. Mormon ranchers settled next to the constant running spring water which was also used by the Paiute Indians for generations. The settlement caused disputes between the Mormons and the local Paiutes — to protect the spring, the Mormons built Winsor Castle. Winsor Castle is now used as a museum and filled with artifacts from the pioneer period.

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Elevation

The Ridge Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,102 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,958 ft. and an elevation range of 144 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.5 mi4,958 ft5,102 ft144 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
15 min11.2135 ft130 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
14 min10.8130 ft135 ft
Data Accuracy
5 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

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 Ridge 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: Moccasin, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Kaibab, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Fredonia, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Pipe Valley, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Pipe Spring, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Clear Water Spring, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Sunshine Ridge, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Findlay Tank, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Gunsight Point, AZ

Difficulty

The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Ridge 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 Ridge Trail?

The length of the trail is 0.5 miles (0.9 km) or 1,190 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Ridge Trail?

A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 15 minutes in one direction and in 14 minutes 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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