Girard Trail,
Los Padres National Forest

Located 22.9 miles from King City, California (CA)
4 Stars
10,603 Steps 1  (4.5 mi)
Trails National Forests Los Padres Girard Trail

Elevation

The Girard Trail has a maximum elevation of 3,373 ft., a minimum elevation of 213 ft. and an elevation range of 3,160 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
4.5 mi213 ft3,373 ft3,160 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
3.5 hrs266.13,193 ft135 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
2.5 hrs11.2135 ft3,193 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 Girard 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: Zigzag Creek, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Junipero Serra Peak, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Reliz Canyon, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Lopez Point, CA
  5. Topo Map: Cone Peak, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Bear Canyon, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Cape San Martin OE W, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Cape San Martin, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Alder Peak, CA

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Girard Trail #4E17.

What is the length of the Girard Trail?
The length of the trail is 4.5 miles (7.2 km) or 10,603 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Girard Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 3.5 hours in one direction and in 2.5 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.