Granite Chief Trail,
Tahoe National Forest

Located 5.4 miles from Tahoe City, California (CA)
4 Stars
7,731 Steps 1  (3.4 mi)
Trails National Forests Tahoe Granite Chief Trail

Elevation

The Granite Chief Trail has a maximum elevation of 8,196 ft., a minimum elevation of 6,473 ft. and an elevation range of 1,723 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
3.4 mi6,473 ft8,196 ft1,723 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.5 hrs0.00 ft1,723 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
2.1 hrs143.61,723 ft0 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 Granite Chief 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: Soda Springs, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Norden, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Truckee, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Royal Gorge, CA
  5. Topo Map: Granite Chief, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Tahoe City, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Bunker Hill, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Wentworth Springs, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Homewood, CA

FAQ

What is the length of the Granite Chief Trail?
The length of the trail is 3.4 miles (5.5 km) or 7,731 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Granite Chief Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.5 hours in one direction and in 2.1 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.