Ox Trail,
Samuel P. Taylor State Park

Located 10.8 miles from Novato, California (CA)
4 Stars
1,891 Steps 1  (0.8 mi)
Trails California State Parks Samuel P. Taylor Ox Trail

Elevation

The Ox Trail has a maximum elevation of 351 ft., a minimum elevation of 187 ft. and an elevation range of 164 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.8 mi187 ft351 ft164 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
30 min16.7200 ft105 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
28 min8.8105 ft200 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 Ox 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: Point Reyes NE, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Petaluma, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Petaluma River, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Inverness, CA
  5. Topo Map: San Geronimo, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Novato, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Double Point, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Bolinas, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: San Rafael, CA

FAQ

What is the length of the Ox Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.8 miles (1.3 km) or 1,891 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Ox Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 30 minutes in one direction and in 28 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.