Tall Pines Trail,
Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery

Located 10.1 miles from Ellsworth, Maine (ME)
4 Stars
476 Steps 1  (0.2 mi)
Trails National Fish Hatcheries Craig Brook Tall Pines Trail

Elevation

The Tall Pines Trail has a maximum elevation of 48 ft., a minimum elevation of -35 ft. and an elevation range of 83 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.2 mi-35 ft48 ft83 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
6 min1.822 ft81 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
7 min6.881 ft22 ft
Data Accuracy
4 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 Tall Pines 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: Hampden, ME
  2. North Topo Map: Brewer Lake, ME
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Green Lake, ME
  4. West Topo Map: Bucksport, ME
  5. Topo Map: Orland, ME
  6. East Topo Map: Branch Lake, ME
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Castine, ME
  8. South Topo Map: Penobscot, ME
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Blue Hill, ME

FAQ

What is the length of the Tall Pines Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.2 miles (0.3 km) or 476 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Tall Pines Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 6 minutes in one direction and in 7 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.