Rockefeller Loop Trail,
Humbolt Redwoods State Park

Located 14.0 miles from Rio Dell, California (CA)
4 Stars
1,237 Steps 1  (0.6 mi)
Trails California State Parks Humbolt Redwoods Rockefeller Loop Trail

Elevation

The Rockefeller Loop Trail has a maximum elevation of 404 ft., a minimum elevation of 325 ft. and an elevation range of 79 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.6 mi325 ft404 ft79 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
16 min7.792 ft75 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
14 min6.275 ft92 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

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 Rockefeller 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: Scotia, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Redcrest, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Bridgeville, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Bull Creek, CA
  5. Topo Map: Weott, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Myers Flat, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Honeydew, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Ettersburg, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Miranda, CA

FAQ

What is the length of the Rockefeller Loop Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.6 miles (0.9 km) or 1,237 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Rockefeller Loop Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 16 minutes in one direction and in 14 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.