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Arizona Trail vs Pinhoti 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 Pinhoti Trail
Distance 767 mi1,234 km 313 mi504 km
Elevation gain 36,148 ft11,018 m 13,510 ft4,118 m
Typical duration 49 days 20 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 October to November
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Arizona Trail vs Pinhoti Trail: which should you hike?

At 767 mi1,234 km, Arizona Trail is the longer route — roughly 454 mi730 km more than Pinhoti Trail (313 mi504 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Pinhoti 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.