Duncan Spring Trail,
Dixie National Forest

Located 18.5 miles from Cedar City, Utah (UT)
4 Stars
14,587 Steps 1  (6.7 mi)
Trails National Forests Dixie Duncan Spring Trail

Elevation

The Duncan Spring Trail has a maximum elevation of 7,726 ft., a minimum elevation of 6,558 ft. and an elevation range of 1,168 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
6.7 mi6,558 ft7,726 ft1,168 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
2.8 hrs83.91,007 ft935 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
2.8 hrs77.9935 ft1,007 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 Duncan Spring 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: Silver Peak, UT
  2. North Topo Map: Desert Mound, UT
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Cedar City NW, UT
  4. West Topo Map: Page Ranch, UT
  5. Topo Map: Stoddard Mountain, UT
  6. East Topo Map: Kanarraville, UT
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Grass Valley, UT
  8. South Topo Map: New Harmony, UT
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Kolob Arch, UT

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Duncan Spring Trail #31005.

What is the length of the Duncan Spring Trail?
The length of the trail is 6.7 miles (10.8 km) or 14,587 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Duncan Spring Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 2.8 hours in one direction and in 2.8 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.