The Summit Trail has a maximum elevation of 4,065 ft., a minimum elevation of 3,747 ft. and an elevation range of 318 ft.
[ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
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Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
1.7 mi | 3,747 ft | 4,065 ft | 318 ft |
[ A to B ] | |||
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Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
37 min | 2.4 | 29 ft | 308 ft |
[ B to A ] | |||
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Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
39 min | 25.7 | 308 ft | 29 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 Summit 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 Summit 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.
Yes, this trail is also known as Summit Trail #691.
The length of the trail is 1.7 miles (2.7 km) or 3,642 steps.
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 37 minutes in one direction and in 39 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)