2.3 miles
Distance
538 ft
Climb
-542 ft
Descent
1,999 ft
High Point
-2 ft
Altitude change
1,468 ft
Altitude min
1,479 ft
Altitude start
1,476 ft
Altitude end
-42.5%
Grade max
38.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
837 ft
Distance flat

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Detailed Description
Telegraph Pass Trail is a 2 mile less popular extreme route located near Phoenix Arizona. This hike only route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 538 ft with a max elevation of 1,999 ft then descends -542 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    2 miles
  • Avg time
    48 min 28 sec
  • Altitude min
    1,468 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,479 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,476 ft
  • Climb
    538 ft
  • Descent
    -542 ft
  • Grade max
    -42.5%
  • Grade min
    38.3%
  • Distance climb
    1 mile
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    837 ft

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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Hike
  • Difficulty rating
    Double Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Out & Back
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Hard
  • Ridelogs
    12

Directions

  1. Walk north on Telegraph Pass.
  2. Continue for 2 kilometers.
  3. Turn right onto National.
  4. Continue for 20 meters.
  5. Walk southeast on Telegraph Pass.
  6. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  7. Keep right to stay on Telegraph Pass.
  8. Continue for 700 meters.
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