Malpais Trail
4.1 mi
Distance
266 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 30m
Est. Time
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Malpais Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 560 ft |
| High point | 1.6 mi | 585 ft |
| End | 4.1 mi | 528 ft |
Trail Details
Bike and horse access: Arizona State Parks & Trails, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Surface
- Sand
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Queen Creek, AZ · about 3 mi away
- County:
- Pinal County, AZ
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Imported route
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