Armstrong Nature Trail,
Austin Creek State Recreation Area

Located 5.0 miles from Monte Rio, California (CA)
4 Stars
592 Steps 1  (0.3 mi)
Trails California State Recreation Areas Austin Creek Armstrong Nature Trail

Elevation

The Armstrong Nature Trail has a maximum elevation of 344 ft., a minimum elevation of 315 ft. and an elevation range of 29 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.3 mi315 ft344 ft29 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
6 min1.619 ft16 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
6 min1.316 ft19 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 Armstrong Nature 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: Tombs Creek, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Warm Springs Dam, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Geyserville, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Fort Ross, CA
  5. Topo Map: Cazadero, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Guerneville, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Arched Rock, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Duncans Mills, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Camp Meeker, CA

FAQ

What is the length of the Armstrong Nature Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.3 miles (0.5 km) or 592 steps.

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