Fish Hatchery Interpretive Trail,
Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery

Located 9.2 miles from Jamestown, Kentucky (KY)
4 Stars
2,000 Steps 1  (0.8 mi)
Trails National Fish Hatcheries Wolf Creek Fish Hatchery Interpretive Trail

Elevation

The Fish Hatchery Interpretive Trail has a maximum elevation of 571 ft., a minimum elevation of 496 ft. and an elevation range of 75 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.8 mi496 ft571 ft75 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
33 min4.756 ft68 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
33 min5.768 ft56 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 Fish Hatchery Interpretive 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: Amandaville, KY
  2. North Topo Map: Creelsboro, KY
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Jamestown, KY
  4. West Topo Map: Burkesville, KY
  5. Topo Map: Wolf Creek Dam, KY
  6. East Topo Map: Cumberland City, KY
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Frogue, KY
  8. South Topo Map: Albany, KY
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Savage, KY

FAQ

What is the length of the Fish Hatchery Interpretive Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.8 miles (1.4 km) or 2,000 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Fish Hatchery Interpretive Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 33 minutes in one direction and in 33 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.