The Alta Lake Trail has a maximum elevation of 6,867 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,259 ft. and an elevation range of 2,608 ft.
[ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
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Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
7.6 mi | 4,259 ft | 6,867 ft | 2,608 ft |
[ A to B ] | |||
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Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
3.2 hrs | 220.6 | 2,647 ft | 46 ft |
[ B to A ] | |||
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Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
2.7 hrs | 3.8 | 46 ft | 2,647 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 Alta Lake 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 Alta Lake 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 Alta Lake Trail #979.
The length of the trail is 7.6 miles (12.3 km) or 16,387 steps.
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 3.2 hours in one direction and in 2.7 hours 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)