The Six Lakes Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,118 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,948 ft. and an elevation range of 170 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 | 4,948 ft | 5,118 ft | 170 ft |
[ A to B ] | |||
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Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
24 min | 14.4 | 173 ft | 3 ft |
[ B to A ] | |||
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Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
21 min | 0.2 | 3 ft | 173 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 Six Lakes 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 Six Lakes 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 2,134 steps.
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 24 minutes in one direction and in 21 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)