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Hayduke Trail (HDT)

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1.290 km Length
approx. 65 days Duration
31.300 m Elevation gain
31.100 m Elevation loss
3.513 m Highest point
Mar–Jun · Aug–Nov Best time to go

Overview of the Hayduke Trail

Difficulty
Length 1.290 km
Elevation gain 31.300 m
Elevation loss 31.100 m
Highest Point 3.513 m · Mt. Ellen
Lowest Point 585 m · Grand Canyon
Round Trip No
Walk in both directions Yes

Elevation at a glance

Highest and lowest point, ascent and descent

1.290 km
31.300 m
31.100 m
Mt. Ellen
3.513 m
Grand Canyon
585 m

Best time to go

March – June, August – November
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About the trail

The Hayduke Trail runs for a length of 1290 kilometers through Arizona and Utah in the United States.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as very hard and it usually takes 65 days to walk the Hayduke Trail.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way Generally difficult!
The water supply must be planned in detail in advance and, if necessary, water supplies have to be deposited en route.

On the trail you are self-sufficient.
There is little or no possibility to buy food.
Some food supplies have to be deposited along the trail. This has to be planned and organized accordingly become!

You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp.

Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently allowed. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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Good to know about the Hayduke Trail

Dogs are allowed!
Food supply via resupply stations must be organized by yourself
Only a few water points! Drinking water procurement partly problematic!
Not suitable for people with fear of heights!
Also accessible in winter
Campfires are allowed
The route is not sufficiently marked
Wild camping is allowed
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing not possible
There are bathing opportunities along the way
At least one river must be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
Sections are also accessible

Getting there & route: Hayduke Trail

Arrival

You will arrive to Hayduke Trail via McCarran International Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Cab / Train / Bus.

Departure

Departure from Hayduke Trail is via Salt Lake City International Airport.

You can get to the airport per Airplane / On foot. Takes about 2 hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp

Loneliness

Wilderness / Virtually no people and no settlements

Stage plan for the Hayduke Trail

Your stage plan

Choose how many days you want to be on the trail. We split the route evenly by distance and elevation and place the end of each stage at accommodation along the way wherever possible.

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