Italian Bar Trail,
Tahoe National Forest

Located 17.0 miles from Colfax, California (CA)
4 Stars
5,635 Steps 1  (2.4 mi)
Trails National Forests Tahoe Italian Bar Trail

Elevation

The Italian Bar Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,026 ft., a minimum elevation of 2,454 ft. and an elevation range of 2,572 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
2.4 mi2,454 ft5,026 ft2,572 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
58 min0.00 ft2,523 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
2.0 hrs210.22,523 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 Italian Bar 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: Washington, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Blue Canyon, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Cisco Grove, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Dutch Flat, CA
  5. Topo Map: Westville, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Duncan Peak, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Foresthill, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Michigan Bluff, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Greek Store, CA

FAQ

What is the length of the Italian Bar Trail?
The length of the trail is 2.4 miles (3.9 km) or 5,635 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Italian Bar Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 58 minutes in one direction and in 2.0 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.