West Horsethief Trail,
Cleveland National Forest

Located 7.8 miles from Lake Elsinore, California (CA)
4 Stars
4,193 Steps 1  (1.8 mi)
Trails National Forests Cleveland West Horsethief Trail

Elevation

The West Horsethief Trail has a maximum elevation of 4,117 ft., a minimum elevation of 2,756 ft. and an elevation range of 1,361 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.8 mi2,756 ft4,117 ft1,361 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.2 hrs113.41,361 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
52 min0.00 ft1,361 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 West Horsethief 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

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
  1. Northwest Topo Map: Corona South, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Lake Mathews, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Steele Peak, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Santiago Peak, CA
  5. Topo Map: Alberhill, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Lake Elsinore, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Canada Gobernadora, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Sitton Peak, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Wildomar, CA

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as West Horsethief Trail #6W11.

What is the length of the West Horsethief Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.8 miles (2.9 km) or 4,193 steps.

How long does it take to hike the West Horsethief Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.2 hours in one direction and in 52 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.