The Sierra Trail has a maximum elevation of 1,037 ft., a minimum elevation of 551 ft. and an elevation range of 486 ft.
[ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
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Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
1.0 mi | 551 ft | 1,037 ft | 486 ft |
[ A to B ] | |||
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Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
25 min | 0.0 | 0 ft | 486 ft |
[ B to A ] | |||
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Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
36 min | 40.5 | 486 ft | 0 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 Sierra 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 Sierra 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 1.0 miles (1.6 km) or 2,263 steps.
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 25 minutes in one direction and in 36 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)