Pipit Trail,
Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge

Located 6.6 miles from Eagle Lake, Texas (TX)
4 Stars
3,566 Steps 1  (1.7 mi)
Trails National Wildlife Refuges Attwater Prairie Chicken Pipit Trail

Elevation

The Pipit Trail has a maximum elevation of 84 ft., a minimum elevation of 75 ft. and an elevation range of 9 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.7 mi75 ft84 ft9 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
34 min0.89 ft9 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
34 min0.89 ft9 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 Pipit 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: Bernardo, TX
  2. North Topo Map: Cat Spring, TX
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Sealy, TX
  4. West Topo Map: Alleyton, TX
  5. Topo Map: Eagle Lake NE, TX
  6. East Topo Map: Rexville, TX
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Altair, TX
  8. South Topo Map: Eagle Lake, TX
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Lissie, TX

FAQ

What is the length of the Pipit Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.7 miles (2.7 km) or 3,566 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Pipit Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 34 minutes in one direction and in 34 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.