The Alta Vista Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,915 ft., a minimum elevation of 5,607 ft. and an elevation range of 308 ft.
[ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
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Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
0.7 mi | 5,607 ft | 5,915 ft | 308 ft |
[ A to B ] | |||
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Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
24 min | 25.4 | 305 ft | 167 ft |
[ B to A ] | |||
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Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
22 min | 13.9 | 167 ft | 305 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 Vista 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 Vista 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 0.7 miles (1.2 km) or 1,686 steps.
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 24 minutes in one direction and in 22 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)