Salt Point Trail,
Salt Point State Park

Located 18.8 miles from Monte Rio, California (CA)
4 Stars
3,784 Steps 1  (1.8 mi)
Trails California State Parks Salt Point Salt Point Trail

Elevation

The Salt Point Trail has a maximum elevation of 118 ft., a minimum elevation of 7 ft. and an elevation range of 111 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.8 mi7 ft118 ft111 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
40 min1.012 ft94 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
41 min7.894 ft12 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

Calories

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.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Salt Point Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Stewarts Point, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Annapolis, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Tombs Creek, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Plantation OE W, CA
  5. Topo Map: Plantation, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Fort Ross, CA
  7. Southeast Topo Map: Arched Rock, CA

Difficulty

The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Salt Point 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.

FAQ

What is the length of the Salt Point Trail?

The length of the trail is 1.8 miles (2.8 km) or 3,784 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Salt Point Trail?

A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 40 minutes in one direction and in 41 minutes in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.

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