Holy Jim Trail,
Cleveland National Forest
Elevation
The Holy Jim Trail has a maximum elevation of 4,219 ft., a minimum elevation of 1,932 ft. and an elevation range of 2,287 ft.
Metrics
| [ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
| 4.9 mi | 1,932 ft | 4,219 ft | 2,287 ft |
| [ A to B ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
| 2.4 hrs | 0.0 | 0 ft | 2,248 ft |
| [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
| 3.1 hrs | 187.3 | 2,248 ft | 0 ft |
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 Holy Jim 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
- Northwest Topo Map: Black Star Canyon, CA
- North Topo Map: Corona South, CA
- Northeast Topo Map: Lake Mathews, CA
- West Topo Map: Lake Forest, CA
- Topo Map: Santiago Peak, CA
- East Topo Map: Alberhill, CA
- Southwest Topo Map: San Juan Capistrano, CA
- South Topo Map: Canada Gobernadora, CA
- Southeast Topo Map: Sitton Peak, CA
Difficulty
The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Holy Jim 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
Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Holy Jim Trail #6W03.
What is the length of the Holy Jim Trail?
The length of the trail is 4.9 miles (7.9 km) or 11,181 steps.
How long does it take to hike the Holy Jim Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 2.4 hours in one direction and in 3.1 hours 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)
- The American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis) may be present in this area. The American dog tick transmits Tularemia and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
- The Brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) may be present in this area. The Brown dog tick transmits Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
- The Western blacklegged tick (Ixodes pacificus) may be present in this area. The Western blacklegged tick transmits Anaplasmosis and Lyme Disease.
Footnotes
- Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
- Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
- Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
- Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
- Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
- Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
- Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
- Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
- Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.