The Lake of the Clouds Trail has a maximum elevation of 11,348 ft., a minimum elevation of 10,262 ft. and an elevation range of 1,086 ft.
[ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
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Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
1.3 mi | 10,262 ft | 11,348 ft | 1,086 ft |
[ A to B ] | |||
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Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
52 min | 90.5 | 1,086 ft | 0 ft |
[ B to A ] | |||
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Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
30 min | 0.0 | 0 ft | 1,086 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 Lake of the Clouds 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 Lake of the Clouds 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 1.3 miles (2.1 km) or 2,964 steps.
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 52 minutes in one direction and in 30 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)