The Union Peak Trail has a maximum elevation of 7,546 ft., a minimum elevation of 6,552 ft. and an elevation range of 994 ft.
[ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
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Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
2.4 mi | 6,552 ft | 7,546 ft | 994 ft |
[ A to B ] | |||
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Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
1.3 hrs | 80.9 | 971 ft | 0 ft |
[ B to A ] | |||
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Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
58 min | 0.0 | 0 ft | 971 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 Union Peak 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 Union Peak 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 2.4 miles (3.8 km) or 5,215 steps.
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.3 hours in one direction and in 58 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)