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Killen Creek Trail #113 vs Trans-Catalina 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
Killen Creek Trail #113 Trans-Catalina Trail
Distance 3.4 mi5 km 41 mi66 km
Elevation gain 6,250 ft1,905 m
Typical duration 1 day 3 days
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Regional Local
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best from July to September Best months: April, May, June, July, August, October
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Killen Creek Trail #113 vs Trans-Catalina Trail: which should you hike?

At 41 mi66 km, Trans-Catalina Trail is the longer route — roughly 38 mi60 km more than Killen Creek Trail #113 (3.4 mi5 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Killen Creek Trail #113 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.