Joplin Trail,
Cleveland National Forest

Located 5.1 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, California (CA)
4 Stars
6,159 Steps 1  (2.7 mi)
Trails National Forests Cleveland Joplin Trail

Elevation

The Joplin Trail has a maximum elevation of 4,915 ft., a minimum elevation of 3,005 ft. and an elevation range of 1,910 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
2.7 mi3,005 ft4,915 ft1,910 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.2 hrs9.0108 ft1,837 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.9 hrs153.11,837 ft108 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 Joplin 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 Joplin Trail #6W02.

What is the length of the Joplin Trail?
The length of the trail is 2.7 miles (4.3 km) or 6,159 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Joplin Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.2 hours in one direction and in 1.9 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.