Holy Jim Trail,
Cleveland National Forest

Located 6.0 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, California (CA)
4 Stars
11,181 Steps 1  (4.9 mi)
Trails National Forests Cleveland Holy Jim Trail

Elevation

The Holy Jim Trail has a maximum elevation of 4,219 ft., a minimum elevation of 1,932 ft. and an elevation range of 2,287 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
4.9 mi1,932 ft4,219 ft2,287 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
2.4 hrs0.00 ft2,248 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
3.1 hrs187.32,248 ft0 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 Holy Jim 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: Black Star Canyon, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Corona South, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Lake Mathews, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Lake Forest, CA
  5. Topo Map: Santiago Peak, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Alberhill, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: San Juan Capistrano, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Canada Gobernadora, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Sitton Peak, CA

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Holy Jim Trail #6W03.

What is the length of the Holy Jim Trail?
The length of the trail is 4.9 miles (7.9 km) or 11,181 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Holy Jim Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 2.4 hours in one direction and in 3.1 hours 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.