How difficult is Boyce Thompson Arboretum Main Trail?

Boyce Thompson Arboretum Main Trail is rated easy. It is 1.3 miles long with 128 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Is Boyce Thompson Arboretum Main Trail suitable for kids?

Yes, Boyce Thompson Arboretum Main Trail is considered kid-friendly. As always with children, bring water and snacks, pace yourself, and watch for weather changes and wildlife.

Boyce Thompson Arboretum Main Trail route map

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Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park/Arizona

Boyce Thompson Arboretum Main Trail

Superior, Arizona

1.3 mi

Distance

128 ft

Elev. Gain

30m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

Boyce Thompson Arboretum Main Trail is a loop trail in Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park, managed by Arizona State Parks & Trails, in Pinal County, Arizona. It is 1.3 miles long and gains 128 feet. It is in or next to Superior, Arizona.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:741 ft

Max:769 ft

Gain:55 ft

Loss:55 ft

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
Point	Distance from start	Elevation
Start	0.0 mi	743 ft
High point	0.5 mi	769 ft
End	1.3 mi	743 ft

Trail Details

Kid-friendly

Route Type: Loop

Official sources & verification

Managed by Arizona State Parks & Trails

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Source of truth

Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.

Where it is

Nearest town:: Superior, AZ · in or next to town
County:: Pinal County, AZ
Jurisdiction:: Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park · Arizona State Parks & Trails

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

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