GET Permit: Route
GET permits are walk-up only in Grand Enchantment Trail. The route covers 770 miles.
This guide covers the Grand Enchantment Trail permit.
No trail-wide fee found; the wilderness areas it crosses (Superstition, Gila) show no permit or entry fee on their own Forest Service pages, checked directly for this research.
Permit Cost
6-9 weeks
Duration
770 miles
Distance
expert
Difficulty
About GET
An unofficial, non-agency long-distance route linking Phoenix, Arizona to Albuquerque, New Mexico through the Superstition Mountains, Sonoran Desert, Mogollon Rim, Gila Wilderness and the Sandia Mountains.
The GET route
- Distance
- 770 miles
- Route type
- point-to-point
- Trip length
- 6-9 weeks
- Difficulty
- expert
Sonoran Desert to Southern Rocky Mountains, Arizona-New Mexico
Points along the route
- South Mountain Park (Phoenix terminus area)
- Superstition Wilderness
- Gila Wilderness
- Sandia Mountains (Albuquerque terminus area)
- Lookout Mountain2,972 ft
- West Peak8,654 ft
- Solomon Pass4,510 ft
- Granville6,694 ft
- Mogollon Baldy Peak10,769 ft
- Me Own Hill8,118 ft
- Wahoo Peak8,796 ft
- Blue Mountain10,316 ft
- North Baldy9,856 ft
- Puertecito of Bowling Green4,973 ft
- Manzano Peak10,087 ft
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This guide is based on personal experience obtaining wilderness permits and is regularly updated to reflect current policies and strategies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for GET?
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Yes, a permit is required. Walk-up permits are available at the trailhead or visitor center, but arrive early as they may be limited.
When is the best time to visit GET?
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Spring or fall, avoiding summer desert heat near Phoenix and winter snow at higher elevations in the Gila and Mogollon Rim.
How long is the GET route?
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The route is 770 miles, as a point-to-point. Plan on 6-9 weeks.
How difficult is the GET route?
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This is a expert route, extremely challenging and requires advanced skills.
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