Beacroft Trail,
Tahoe National Forest

Located 21.8 miles from Colfax, California (CA)
4 Stars
5,574 Steps 1  (2.4 mi)
Trails National Forests Tahoe Beacroft Trail

Elevation

The Beacroft Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,561 ft., a minimum elevation of 2,946 ft. and an elevation range of 2,615 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
2.4 mi2,946 ft5,561 ft2,615 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
2.0 hrs214.12,569 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
60 min0.00 ft2,569 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 Beacroft 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: Blue Canyon, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Cisco Grove, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Soda Springs, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Westville, CA
  5. Topo Map: Duncan Peak, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Royal Gorge, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Michigan Bluff, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Greek Store, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Bunker Hill, CA

FAQ

What is the length of the Beacroft Trail?
The length of the trail is 2.4 miles (3.8 km) or 5,574 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Beacroft Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 2.0 hours in one direction and in 60 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.