Forest View Trail,
Tahoe National Forest

Located 20.4 miles from Pollock Pines, California (CA)
4 Stars
2,267 Steps 1  (1.0 mi)
Trails National Forests Tahoe Forest View Trail

Elevation

The Forest View Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,505 ft., a minimum elevation of 5,308 ft. and an elevation range of 197 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.0 mi5,308 ft5,505 ft197 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
29 min10.3124 ft193 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
30 min16.1193 ft124 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 Forest View 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: Westville, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Duncan Peak, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Royal Gorge, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Michigan Bluff, CA
  5. Topo Map: Greek Store, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Bunker Hill, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Tunnel Hill, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Devil Peak, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Robbs Peak, CA

FAQ

What is the length of the Forest View Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.0 miles (1.6 km) or 2,267 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Forest View Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 29 minutes in one direction and in 30 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.