Middle Bayou Trail,
Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge

Located 9.1 miles from Oyster Creek, Texas (TX)
4 Stars
4,437 Steps 1  (2.0 mi)
Trails National Wildlife Refuges Brazoria Middle Bayou Trail

Elevation

The Middle Bayou Trail has a maximum elevation of 124 ft., a minimum elevation of -33 ft. and an elevation range of 157 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
2.0 mi-33 ft124 ft157 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
59 min1.821 ft45 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
58 min3.845 ft21 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 Middle Bayou 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: Angleton, TX
  2. North Topo Map: Danbury, TX
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Hoskins Mound, TX
  4. West Topo Map: Lake Jackson, TX
  5. Topo Map: Oyster Creek, TX
  6. East Topo Map: Christmas Point, TX
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Jones Creek, TX
  8. South Topo Map: Freeport, TX
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Christmas Point OE S, TX

FAQ

What is the length of the Middle Bayou Trail?
The length of the trail is 2.0 miles (3.2 km) or 4,437 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Middle Bayou Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 59 minutes in one direction and in 58 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.