Arizona Trail vs White Oak Canyon 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 | White Oak Canyon Trail | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 767 mi1,234 km | 4.8 mi8 km |
| Elevation gain | 36,148 ft11,018 m | 2,369 ft722 m |
| Typical duration | 49 days | 1 day |
| Difficulty | — | — |
| Route type | Point-to-point | Point-to-point |
| Network | National | Local |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Best time to hike | Best from December to December | Best months: April, October |
| Route & GPX | Route & GPX |
Arizona Trail vs White Oak Canyon Trail: which should you hike?
At 767 mi1,234 km, Arizona Trail is the longer route — roughly 762 mi1,226 km more than White Oak Canyon Trail (4.8 mi8 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, White Oak Canyon 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.