Glacier Trail,
Great Basin National Park

Located 35.6 miles from Ely, Nevada (NV)
4 Stars
1,976 Steps 1  (0.9 mi)
Trails National Parks Great Basin Glacier Trail

Elevation

The Glacier Trail has a maximum elevation of 10,938 ft., a minimum elevation of 10,463 ft. and an elevation range of 475 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.9 mi10,463 ft10,938 ft475 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
23 min0.00 ft475 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
33 min39.6475 ft0 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 Glacier 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: Hogum, NV
  2. North Topo Map: Windy Peak, NV
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Lehman Caves, NV
  4. West Topo Map: Baking Powder Flat, NV
  5. Topo Map: Wheeler Peak, NV
  6. East Topo Map: Kious Spring, NV
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Minerva, NV
  8. South Topo Map: Minerva Canyon, NV
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Arch Canyon, NV

FAQ

What is the length of the Glacier Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.9 miles (1.4 km) or 1,976 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Glacier Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 23 minutes in one direction and in 33 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)

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.