Ten Taypo Trail,
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

Located 24.0 miles from Crescent City, California (CA)
4 Stars
3,806 Steps 1  (1.7 mi)
Trails California State Parks Prairie Creek Redwoods Ten Taypo Trail

Elevation

The Ten Taypo Trail has a maximum elevation of 1,211 ft., a minimum elevation of 863 ft. and an elevation range of 348 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.7 mi863 ft1,211 ft348 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
46 min3.542 ft351 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
52 min29.2351 ft42 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 Ten Taypo 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. North Topo Map: Requa, CA
  2. Northeast Topo Map: Klamath Glen, CA
  3. Topo Map: Fern Canyon, CA
  4. East Topo Map: Ah Pah Ridge, CA
  5. South Topo Map: Orick, CA
  6. Southeast Topo Map: Holter Ridge, CA

FAQ

What is the length of the Ten Taypo Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.7 miles (2.8 km) or 3,806 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Ten Taypo Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 46 minutes in one direction and in 52 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.