North High Park Trail,
Bighorn National Forest

Located 33.2 miles from Buffalo, Wyoming (WY)
4 Stars
2,157 Steps 1  (1.0 mi)
Trails National Forests Bighorn North High Park Trail

Elevation

The North High Park Trail has a maximum elevation of 9,498 ft., a minimum elevation of 9,193 ft. and an elevation range of 305 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.0 mi9,193 ft9,498 ft305 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
21 min3.846 ft312 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
23 min26.0312 ft46 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 North High Park 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: Shell Reservoir, WY
  2. North Topo Map: Dome Lake, WY
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Park Reservoir, WY
  4. West Topo Map: Spanish Point, WY
  5. Topo Map: Shell Lake, WY
  6. East Topo Map: Cloud Peak, WY
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Allen Draw, WY
  8. South Topo Map: Lake Solitude, WY
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Lake Helen, WY

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as North High Park Trail #59.

What is the length of the North High Park Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.0 miles (1.6 km) or 2,157 steps.

How long does it take to hike the North High Park Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 21 minutes in one direction and in 23 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.