How long does it take to through hike the Arizona Trail?

6-8 weeks
The Arizona Trail is a premier spring/fall thru-hike that stretches 800 miles across the entire state of Arizona. It takes 6-8 weeks to complete.

How much does it cost to thru-hike the Arizona Trail?

I spent roughly $3,000 to thru-hike the Arizona Trail, including new gear, transportation, food, lodging, and incidentals.

How do you plan a thru-hike?

Cheat Sheet: Prep For a Thru-Hike

1. Get fit first. Avoid injury and enjoy your first few weeks on the trail.
2. 4,800 calories/day = 2.5 lbs. of food/day.
3. Protect your food.
4. Make an itinerary.
5. Don’t plan all your food.
6. Think about weather (but not too much)
7. The magic number: 10 pounds.
8. Plan on cell service weekly.

How hard is the Arizona Trail?

The Arizona Trail (AZT) is a rugged, challenging 800+ mile thru-hike that stretches from the border of Mexico to the border of Utah, and is riddled with challenges such as extreme heat, freezing temperatures, snow, blowing sand, lack of water, consistent elevation change, and many stinging and poisonous critters.

How cold does the Arizona Trail get?

Arizona Trail Planning – NOBO Start Based on weather reports for March and April, I may see some weather extremes. Temperatures can range from the low 20’s to the mid-50’s at night. During the day, I could see mid-50’s to mid-80’s.

How long does it take to plan a thru-hike?

A typical thru-hiker takes 5 to 7 months to hike the entire A.T. After deciding when and where to begin and then registering your thru-hike, you will need to plan your resupply points and know the camping regulations along the A.T.

Can you camp anywhere along the Arizona Trail?

Aside from the two national parks mentioned in the permit section, yes, you can legally camp almost anywhere along the AZT.