Desert Uplands Trail,
Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Located 7.0 miles from Roswell, New Mexico (NM)
4 Stars
835 Steps 1  (0.4 mi)
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Elevation

The Desert Uplands Trail has a maximum elevation of 3,434 ft., a minimum elevation of 3,389 ft. and an elevation range of 45 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.4 mi3,389 ft3,434 ft45 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
11 min3.137 ft24 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
10 min2.024 ft37 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 Desert Uplands 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: Panther Hill, NM
  2. North Topo Map: Melena, NM
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Acme, NM
  4. West Topo Map: Roswell North, NM
  5. Topo Map: Bitter Lake, NM
  6. East Topo Map: Comanche Spring, NM
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Roswell South, NM
  8. South Topo Map: South Spring, NM
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Bottomless Lakes, NM

FAQ

What is the length of the Desert Uplands Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.4 miles (0.6 km) or 835 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Desert Uplands Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 11 minutes in one direction and in 10 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.