Badger Trail,
Montaña de Oro State Park

Located 7.0 miles from Morro Bay, California (CA)
4 Stars
1,754 Steps 1  (0.8 mi)
Trails California State Parks Montaña de Oro Badger Trail

Elevation

The Badger Trail has a maximum elevation of 541 ft., a minimum elevation of 295 ft. and an elevation range of 246 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.8 mi295 ft541 ft246 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
18 min4.857 ft299 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
23 min24.9299 ft57 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 Badger 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: Cayucos OE W, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Cayucos, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Morro Bay North, CA
  4. Topo Map: Morro Bay South OE W, CA
  5. East Topo Map: Morro Bay South, CA
  6. South Topo Map: Port San Luis OE W, CA
  7. Southeast Topo Map: Port San Luis, CA

FAQ

What is the length of the Badger Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.8 miles (1.3 km) or 1,754 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Badger Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 18 minutes in one direction and in 23 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.