Palisades Creek Trail,
Tahoe National Forest

Located 13.6 miles from Truckee, California (CA)
4 Stars
21,039 Steps 1  (9.4 mi)
Trails National Forests Tahoe Palisades Creek Trail

Elevation

The Palisades Creek Trail has a maximum elevation of 6,791 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,482 ft. and an elevation range of 2,309 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
9.4 mi4,482 ft6,791 ft2,309 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
4.7 hrs163.41,961 ft1,820 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
4.6 hrs151.71,820 ft1,961 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 Palisades Creek 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: English Mountain, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Webber Peak, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Independence Lake, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Cisco Grove, CA
  5. Topo Map: Soda Springs, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Norden, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Duncan Peak, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Royal Gorge, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Granite Chief, CA

FAQ

What is the length of the Palisades Creek Trail?
The length of the trail is 9.4 miles (15.1 km) or 21,039 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Palisades Creek Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 4.7 hours in one direction and in 4.6 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.