White Oak Branch Trail,
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Located 49.9 miles from Hot Springs, North Carolina (NC)
4 Stars
3,943 Steps 1  (1.8 mi)
Trails National Parks Great Smoky Mountains White Oak Branch Trail

Elevation

The White Oak Branch Trail has a maximum elevation of 2,372 ft., a minimum elevation of 2,037 ft. and an elevation range of 335 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.8 mi2,037 ft2,372 ft335 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
51 min25.7308 ft223 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
53 min18.6223 ft308 ft
Data Accuracy
4 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 White Oak Branch 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: Thunderhead Mountain, NC
  2. North Topo Map: Silers Bald, NC
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Clingmans Dome, NC
  4. West Topo Map: Tuskeegee, NC
  5. Topo Map: Noland Creek, NC
  6. East Topo Map: Bryson City, NC
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Hewitt, NC
  8. South Topo Map: Wesser, NC
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Alarka, NC

FAQ

What is the length of the White Oak Branch Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.8 miles (2.9 km) or 3,943 steps.

How long does it take to hike the White Oak Branch Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 51 minutes in one direction and in 53 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.