McKinney Loop Trail,
Cattail Cove State Park

Located 13.3 miles from Lake Havasu City, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
1,978 Steps 1  (0.9 mi)
Trails Arizona State Parks Cattail Cove McKinney Loop Trail

The McKinney Loop Trail is an easy hike across desert terrain that leads to Cattail Cove, the location of a boat-in campsite where you can moor your watercraft along the waters edge.

Mckinney Loop Trail

Elevation

The McKinney Loop Trail has a maximum elevation of 532 ft., a minimum elevation of 448 ft. and an elevation range of 84 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.9 mi448 ft532 ft84 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
23 min4.554 ft72 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
22 min6.072 ft54 ft
Data Accuracy
5 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 McKinney Loop 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: Lake Havasu City South, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Standard Wash, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Mohave Springs, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Whipple Wash, CA
  5. Topo Map: Gene Wash, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Monkeys Head, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Parker, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Cross Roads, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Osborne Well, AZ

FAQ

What is the length of the McKinney Loop Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.9 miles (1.5 km) or 1,978 steps.

How long does it take to hike the McKinney Loop Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 23 minutes in one direction and in 22 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.