Gillems Camp Trail,
Lava Beds National Monument

Located 9.8 miles from Tulelake, California (CA)
4 Stars
695 Steps 1  (0.3 mi)
Trails National Monuments Lava Beds Gillems Camp Trail

The Gillem's Camp Trail is a self guided, easy interpretive trail that passes through a historical area within the national monument, the area was used as a US Army military encampment during the Modoc war of 1872-1873. The ruins of several rock walls are the only evidence of what remains of Gillem's Camp, as well as the rectangular rock wall of the cemetery.

Gillems Camp Trail

Elevation

The Gillems Camp Trail has a maximum elevation of 4,071 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,049 ft. and an elevation range of 22 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.3 mi4,049 ft4,071 ft22 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
8 min1.923 ft23 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
8 min1.923 ft23 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 Gillems Camp 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: Lower Klamath Lake, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Hatfield, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Tulelake, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Mount Dome, CA
  5. Topo Map: Captain Jacks Stronghold, CA
  6. East Topo Map: The Panhandle, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Bonita Butte, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Schonchin Butte, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Caldwell Butte, CA

FAQ

What is the length of the Gillems Camp Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.3 miles (0.5 km) or 695 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Gillems Camp Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 8 minutes in one direction and in 8 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.