The White Oak Branch Trail has a maximum elevation of 2,372 ft., a minimum elevation of 2,037 ft. and an elevation range of 335 ft.
[ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
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Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
1.8 mi | 2,037 ft | 2,372 ft | 335 ft |
[ A to B ] | |||
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Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
51 min | 25.7 | 308 ft | 223 ft |
[ B to A ] | |||
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Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
53 min | 18.6 | 223 ft | 308 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 White Oak Branch 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 White Oak Branch 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 1.8 miles (2.9 km) or 3,943 steps.
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 51 minutes in one direction and in 53 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)