Charles Kuralt Trail,
Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
Located 30.2 miles from Washington, North Carolina (NC)
Elevation
The Charles Kuralt Trail has a maximum elevation of 0 ft., a minimum elevation of -106 ft. and an elevation range of 106 ft.
Metrics
[ A to B ] or [ B to A ] |
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Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
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0.2 mi | -106 ft | 0 ft | 106 ft |
[ A to B ] |
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Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
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4 min | 3.2 | 39 ft | 4 ft |
[ B to A ] |
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Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
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4 min | 0.3 | 4 ft | 39 ft |
Data Accuracy Data Reliability 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 Charles Kuralt 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
FAQ
What is the length of the Charles Kuralt Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.2 miles (0.3 km) or 377 steps.
How long does it take to hike the Charles Kuralt Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 4 minutes in one direction and in 4 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)
- The American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis) may be present in this area. The American dog tick transmits Tularemia and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
- The Blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis) may be present in this area. The Blacklegged tick transmits orrelia burgdorferi and B. mayonii (which cause Lyme Disease), Anaplasmosis, Borrelia Miyamotoi Disease, Ehrlichiosis, Babesiosis, and Powassan Virus Disease.
- The Brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) may be present in this area. The Brown dog tick transmits Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
- The Gulf Coast tick (Amblyomma maculatum) may be present in this area. The Gulf Coast tick transmits Rickettsia parkeri Rickettsiosis, a form of spotted fever.
- The Lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum) may be present in this area. The Lone star tick transmits Ehrlichia chaffeensis and Ehrlichia ewingii, (which cause human Ehrlichiosis), Heartland Virus, Tularemia, and STARI.
Footnotes