Interpretive Trail,
Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Located 21.1 miles from Plentywood, Montana (MT)
4 Stars
1,231 Steps 1  (0.6 mi)
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Elevation

The Interpretive Trail has a maximum elevation of 1,954 ft., a minimum elevation of 1,882 ft. and an elevation range of 72 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.6 mi1,882 ft1,954 ft72 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
12 min5.870 ft58 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
12 min4.858 ft70 ft
Data Accuracy
4 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

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.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Interpretive Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Alkali Coulee, MT
  2. North Topo Map: Reserve, MT
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Reserve SE, MT
  4. West Topo Map: Homestead, MT
  5. Topo Map: Medicine Lake, MT
  6. East Topo Map: Capeneys Lake, MT
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Johnson Lake, MT
  8. South Topo Map: Froid, MT
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Froid SE, MT

Difficulty

The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Interpretive 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.

FAQ

What is the length of the Interpretive Trail?

The length of the trail is 0.6 miles (0.9 km) or 1,231 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Interpretive Trail?

A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 12 minutes in one direction and in 12 minutes in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.

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