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Sky Islands Traverse

990.6 mi

Distance

46,207 ft

Elev. Gain

353h 19m

Est. Time

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Sky Islands Traverse is an extensive and challenging trail located in southern Arizona, stretching approximately 990.6 miles. This trail navigates through the unique 'sky islands' region, where elevation dramatically changes, offering diverse ecosystems and impressive panoramic vistas. With an elevation gain of over 46,000 feet, the trail presents a demanding experience suitable for expert hikers. The route's high point reaches 2,821 meters, juxtaposed with a significant minimum elevation, highlighting the stark changes in environment climbers will encounter.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainchallenging terrain

Elevation Profile

Min:990 ft
Max:2,821 ft
14,156 ft
14,396 ft
990 ft1,600 ft2,211 ft2,821 ft0.0 mi247.7 mi495.3 mi743.0 mi990.6 mi

Official sources & verification

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Best Seasons

Highlights

diverse ecosystemspanoramic vistas

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Arizona hunting page

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