12.3 mi
Distance
3,402 ft
Elev. Gain
5h 32m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Skull Mesa Trail is an out-and-back trail in Maricopa County, Arizona. It is 12 miles long and gains 3,402 feet. It is in or next to Cave Creek, Arizona.
From the trail data on this page.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 716 ft |
| High point | 6.1 mi | 1,341 ft |
| End | 12.3 mi | 716 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Cave Creek, AZ · in or next to town
- County:
- Maricopa County, AZ
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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