The Whytes Retreat Trail is an easy hike that follows a short section of the Colorado River. The trail leads to viewpoints of the Whitsett Pumping Station and Parker Dam. Follow the trail until it ends at the boat-in campsite, a campground provided by the Bureau of Land Management.
The Whytes Retreat Trail has a maximum elevation of 485 ft., a minimum elevation of 431 ft. and an elevation range of 54 ft.
[ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
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Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
0.7 mi | 431 ft | 485 ft | 54 ft |
[ A to B ] | |||
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Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
17 min | 3.1 | 37 ft | 45 ft |
[ B to A ] | |||
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Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
17 min | 3.8 | 45 ft | 37 ft |
The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.
Download the PDF Whytes Retreat Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.
The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Whytes Retreat Trail compared to two other trails. The x-axis is cumulative elevation gain and the y-axis is maximum elevation. The length of the trail is reflected in the size of the bubble.
The length of the trail is 0.7 miles (1.1 km) or 1,517 steps.
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 17 minutes in one direction and in 17 minutes in the opposite direction.
Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin.
(cdc.gov)