The High Lakes Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,371 ft., a minimum elevation of 5,164 ft. and an elevation range of 207 ft.
[ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
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Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
1.0 mi | 5,164 ft | 5,371 ft | 207 ft |
[ A to B ] | |||
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Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
26 min | 10.9 | 131 ft | 246 ft |
[ B to A ] | |||
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Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
28 min | 20.5 | 246 ft | 131 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 High Lakes 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 High Lakes 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 1.0 miles (1.6 km) or 2,185 steps.
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 26 minutes in one direction and in 28 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)