Big Hollow Trail,
Dixie National Forest

Located 16.5 miles from Cedar City, Utah (UT)
4 Stars
8,524 Steps 1  (3.9 mi)
Trails National Forests Dixie Big Hollow Trail

Elevation

The Big Hollow Trail has a maximum elevation of 7,034 ft., a minimum elevation of 6,188 ft. and an elevation range of 846 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
3.9 mi6,188 ft7,034 ft846 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.7 hrs77.1925 ft79 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.5 hrs6.679 ft925 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 Big Hollow 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: Newcastle, UT
  2. North Topo Map: Silver Peak, UT
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Desert Mound, UT
  4. West Topo Map: Pinto, UT
  5. Topo Map: Page Ranch, UT
  6. East Topo Map: Stoddard Mountain, UT
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Central East, UT
  8. South Topo Map: Grass Valley, UT
  9. Southeast Topo Map: New Harmony, UT

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Big Hollow Trail #31017.

What is the length of the Big Hollow Trail?
The length of the trail is 3.9 miles (6.3 km) or 8,524 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Big Hollow Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.7 hours in one direction and in 1.5 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.