Bunchgrass Trail,
Lava Beds National Monument

Located 16.3 miles from Tulelake, California (CA)
4 Stars
2,321 Steps 1  (1.1 mi)
Trails National Monuments Lava Beds Bunchgrass Trail

The trailhead to the Bunchgrass Trail is located in the B Loop Campground near campsite B-7, this trail will lead to the northeastern side of Crescent Butte, a large 30,000 to 40,000 year old cinder cone. Halfway along the trail is the connector trail to the Missing Link Trail. The path is worn and quite rocky at places, please tread carefully.

Bunchgrass Trail

Elevation

The Bunchgrass Trail has a maximum elevation of 4,840 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,637 ft. and an elevation range of 203 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.1 mi4,637 ft4,840 ft203 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
24 min2.530 ft205 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
27 min17.1205 ft30 ft
Data Accuracy
5 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

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 Bunchgrass 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: Mount Dome, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Captain Jacks Stronghold, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: The Panhandle, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Bonita Butte, CA
  5. Topo Map: Schonchin Butte, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Caldwell Butte, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Little Glass Mountain, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Medicine Lake, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: West of Kephart, CA

FAQ

What is the length of the Bunchgrass Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.1 miles (1.7 km) or 2,321 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Bunchgrass Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 24 minutes in one direction and in 27 minutes 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)

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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.