Cactus Rocks Trail,
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge

Located 3.6 miles from Lago Vista, Texas (TX)
4 Stars
3,588 Steps 1  (1.5 mi)
Trails National Wildlife Refuges Balcones Canyonlands Cactus Rocks Trail

Elevation

The Cactus Rocks Trail has a maximum elevation of 1,206 ft., a minimum elevation of 1,082 ft. and an elevation range of 124 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.5 mi1,082 ft1,206 ft124 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.1 hrs6.072 ft69 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.1 hrs5.869 ft72 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 Cactus Rocks 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: Bertram, TX
  2. North Topo Map: Liberty Hill, TX
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Leander NE, TX
  4. West Topo Map: Travis Peak, TX
  5. Topo Map: Nameless, TX
  6. East Topo Map: Leander, TX
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Pace Bend, TX
  8. South Topo Map: Mansfield Dam, TX
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Jollyville, TX

FAQ

What is the length of the Cactus Rocks Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) or 3,588 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Cactus Rocks Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.1 hours in one direction and in 1.1 hours 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.