Overton Bottoms Trail,
Big Muddy National Wildlife Refuge

Located 1.4 miles from Rocheport, Missouri (MO)
4 Stars
1,869 Steps 1  (0.9 mi)
Trails National Wildlife Refuges Big Muddy Overton Bottoms Trail

Elevation

The Overton Bottoms Trail has a maximum elevation of 481 ft., a minimum elevation of 462 ft. and an elevation range of 19 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.9 mi462 ft481 ft19 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
18 min1.214 ft31 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
18 min2.631 ft14 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 Overton Bottoms 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: New Franklin, MO
  2. North Topo Map: Hilldale, MO
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Sturgeon SW, MO
  4. West Topo Map: Boonville, MO
  5. Topo Map: Rocheport, MO
  6. East Topo Map: Huntsdale, MO
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Lone Elm, MO
  8. South Topo Map: Prairie Home, MO
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Jamestown, MO

FAQ

What is the length of the Overton Bottoms Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.9 miles (1.4 km) or 1,869 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Overton Bottoms Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 18 minutes in one direction and in 18 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.