Red Cedar Trail,
Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge

Located 9.0 miles from Crystal River, Florida (FL)
4 Stars
822 Steps 1  (0.3 mi)
Trails National Wildlife Refuges Chassahowitzka Red Cedar Trail

Elevation

The Red Cedar Trail has a maximum elevation of 0 ft., a minimum elevation of -97 ft. and an elevation range of 97 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.3 mi-97 ft0 ft97 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
14 min3.846 ft47 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
14 min3.947 ft46 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 Red Cedar 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: Withlacoochee Bay OE S, FL
  2. North Topo Map: Red Level, FL
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Crystal River, FL
  4. Topo Map: Ozello, FL
  5. East Topo Map: Homosassa, FL
  6. South Topo Map: Chassahowitzka Bay, FL
  7. Southeast Topo Map: Chassahowitzka, FL

FAQ

What is the length of the Red Cedar Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.3 miles (0.6 km) or 822 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Red Cedar Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 14 minutes in one direction and in 14 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.