The Precipice Trail has a maximum elevation of 1,024 ft., a minimum elevation of 141 ft. and an elevation range of 883 ft.
[ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
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Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
1.1 mi | 141 ft | 1,024 ft | 883 ft |
[ A to B ] | |||
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Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
46 min | 82.8 | 994 ft | 115 ft |
[ B to A ] | |||
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Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
35 min | 9.6 | 115 ft | 994 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 Precipice 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 Precipice 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 1.1 miles (1.8 km) or 2,613 steps.
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 46 minutes in one direction and in 35 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)