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Apache National Forest/Arizona

Steeple

13.5 mi

Distance

682 ft

Elev. Gain

4h 50m

Est. Time

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Steeple trail is a challenging 13.5-mile point-to-point route situated in an unspecified area, based on latitude and longitude provided, likely within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest in Arizona. With an elevation gain of 682 feet, this trail reaches a maximum elevation of 2828 meters, providing ambitious hikers with significant elevation changes and potentially rewarding views of forested landscapes typical of the region. The surface composition is dirt, which may impact traction during various weather conditions.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:1,616 ft
Max:2,828 ft
228 ft
1,420 ft
1,616 ft2,020 ft2,424 ft2,828 ft0.0 mi3.4 mi6.7 mi10.1 mi13.4 mi

Trail Details

Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Highlights

forest setting

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting unit

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

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