Thomas-Wright Battlefield Trail,
Lava Beds National Monument

Located 13.1 miles from Tulelake, California (CA)
4 Stars
2,442 Steps 1  (1.1 mi)
Trails National Monuments Lava Beds Thomas-Wright Battlefield Trail

The Thomas-Wright Battlefield Trail is an easy interpretive trail that leads to a viewpoint where the Modoc Indians won a victory over the US Army during the Modoc War of 1872-1873. The trail passes through brush and wildflowers. The summer months can be very hot and there are no water facilities available on this trail, water is freely available at the campgrounds. The Black Crater Trail is also accessed from this trail.

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Elevation

The Thomas-Wright Battlefield Trail has a maximum elevation of 4,434 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,343 ft. and an elevation range of 91 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.1 mi4,343 ft4,434 ft91 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
27 min2.429 ft100 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
27 min8.3100 ft29 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 Thomas-Wright Battlefield 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 Thomas-Wright Battlefield Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.1 miles (1.8 km) or 2,442 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Thomas-Wright Battlefield Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 27 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.