The Tower Point Loop Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,213 ft., a minimum elevation of 5,197 ft. and an elevation range of 16 ft.
[ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
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Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
0.3 mi | 5,197 ft | 5,213 ft | 16 ft |
[ A to B ] | |||
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Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
8 min | 1.1 | 13 ft | 12 ft |
[ B to A ] | |||
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Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
8 min | 1.0 | 12 ft | 13 ft |
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.
Download the PDF Tower Point Loop Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.
The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Tower Point Loop Trail compared to two other trails. The x-axis is cumulative elevation gain and the y-axis is maximum elevation. The length of the trail is reflected in the size of the bubble.
The length of the trail is 0.3 miles (0.5 km) or 693 steps.
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 8 minutes in one direction and in 8 minutes in the opposite direction.
Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin.
(cdc.gov)