Limpy Botanical Loop Trail,
Rogue River Siskiyou National Forest

Located 10.8 miles from Grants Pass, Oregon (OR)
4 Stars
1,957 Steps 1  (0.9 mi)
Trails National Forests Rogue River Siskiyou Limpy Botanical Loop Trail

The Limpy Botanical Trail is a short, easy to moderate interpretive loop trail within the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. The trail offers plenty of shade during the summer months due to the diversity of trees that grow here, the rich serpentine soil has a high mineral content that allows the slow growing Jeffrey pine, California Coffeeberry and Brewer's Oak to thrive.

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Much of the trail is covered with rock, and roots of trees protrude from the soil. Appropriately placed along the Limpy creek and its small flowing waterfalls are several benches for hikers to enjoy the tranquil setting. Wooden bridges have been constructed to allow for easy access crossing the creek.

Elevation

The Limpy Botanical Loop Trail has a maximum elevation of 1,453 ft., a minimum elevation of 1,281 ft. and an elevation range of 172 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.9 mi1,281 ft1,453 ft172 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
25 min12.8153 ft180 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
25 min15.0180 ft153 ft
Data Accuracy
5 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

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 Limpy Botanical Loop 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: Mount Peavine, OR
  2. North Topo Map: Galice, OR
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Merlin, OR
  4. West Topo Map: Chrome Ridge, OR
  5. Topo Map: Onion Mountain, OR
  6. East Topo Map: Wilderville, OR
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Eight Dollar Mountain, OR
  8. South Topo Map: Selma, OR
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Murphy Mountain, OR

FAQ

What is the length of the Limpy Botanical Loop Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.9 miles (1.4 km) or 1,957 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Limpy Botanical Loop Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 25 minutes in one direction and in 25 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.