Lake Charles Trail,
White River National Forest

Located 15.8 miles from Eagle, Colorado (CO)
4 Stars
11,071 Steps 1  (5.1 mi)
Trails National Forests White River Lake Charles Trail

Elevation

The Lake Charles Trail has a maximum elevation of 11,335 ft., a minimum elevation of 9,491 ft. and an elevation range of 1,844 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
5.1 mi9,491 ft11,335 ft1,844 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
2.2 hrs150.71,808 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.9 hrs0.00 ft1,808 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 Lake Charles 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: The Seven Hermits, CO
  2. North Topo Map: Fulford, CO
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Grouse Mountain, CO
  4. West Topo Map: Red Creek, CO
  5. Topo Map: Crooked Creek Pass, CO
  6. East Topo Map: Mount Jackson, CO
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Ruedi Reservoir, CO
  8. South Topo Map: Meredith, CO
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Nast, CO

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Lake Charles Trail #1899.

What is the length of the Lake Charles Trail?
The length of the trail is 5.1 miles (8.2 km) or 11,071 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Lake Charles Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 2.2 hours in one direction and in 1.9 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.