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Rock Canyon Trail Two Hundred Fiftynine has two trailheads, so backcountry backpacking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. This backcountry trail has a total elevation difference of 3,875 feet which is higher than average. Sometimes this wilderness trail gets really dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. This backcountry hiking trail goes through some very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the backcountry hiking trail. Rock Canyon Trail Two Hundred Fiftynine is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Of course, this is an overnight hike, 3 days normally, so it's a tremendous thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. With its 18.8 miles of walking distance; it's longer than many backcountry hiking trails.
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 9.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 9.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 18.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 8.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 18.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 8.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 days
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Total elevation difference: 3875 feet
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US Hiking Trails > Arizona > Rock Canyon Trail Two Hundred Fiftynine
