Wedge Hill Trail,
River Island State Park

Located 11.5 miles from Parker, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
449 Steps 1  (0.2 mi)
Trails Arizona State Parks River Island Wedge Hill Trail
Wedge Hill Trail

Elevation

The Wedge Hill Trail has a maximum elevation of 420 ft., a minimum elevation of 373 ft. and an elevation range of 47 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.2 mi373 ft420 ft47 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
6 min4.554 ft12 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
5 min1.012 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 Wedge Hill 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 Wedge Hill Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.2 miles (0.3 km) or 449 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Wedge Hill Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 6 minutes in one direction and in 5 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.