Mumford Bar Trail,
Tahoe National Forest

Located 18.8 miles from Colfax, California (CA)
4 Stars
13,614 Steps 1  (5.9 mi)
Trails National Forests Tahoe Mumford Bar Trail

Elevation

The Mumford Bar Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,427 ft., a minimum elevation of 2,664 ft. and an elevation range of 2,763 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
5.9 mi2,664 ft5,427 ft2,763 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
3.4 hrs209.42,513 ft2,645 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
3.4 hrs220.42,645 ft2,513 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 Mumford 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 Mumford Bar Trail?
The length of the trail is 5.9 miles (9.6 km) or 13,614 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Mumford Bar Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 3.4 hours in one direction and in 3.4 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.