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Arizona Trail vs Letchworth Trail

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Units
Arizona Trail Letchworth Trail
Distance 767 mi1,234 km 25 mi41 km
Elevation gain 36,148 ft11,018 m 1,230 ft375 m
Typical duration 49 days 2 days
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network National Regional
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best from December to December Best from September to October
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Arizona Trail vs Letchworth Trail: which should you hike?

At 767 mi1,234 km, Arizona Trail is the longer route — roughly 742 mi1,194 km more than Letchworth Trail (25 mi41 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Letchworth Trail is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.