Blizzard Pond Trail,
Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge

Located 7.7 miles from Paducah, Kentucky (KY)
4 Stars
5,987 Steps 1  (2.5 mi)
Trails National Wildlife Refuges Clarks River Blizzard Pond Trail

Elevation

The Blizzard Pond Trail has a maximum elevation of 374 ft., a minimum elevation of 207 ft. and an elevation range of 167 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
2.5 mi207 ft374 ft167 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.8 hrs8.3100 ft65 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.8 hrs5.465 ft100 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 Blizzard Pond 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: Paducah West, KY
  2. North Topo Map: Paducah East, KY
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Little Cypress, KY
  4. West Topo Map: Melber, KY
  5. Topo Map: Symsonia, KY
  6. East Topo Map: Elva, KY
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Hickory, KY
  8. South Topo Map: Westplains, KY
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Oak Level, KY

FAQ

What is the length of the Blizzard Pond Trail?
The length of the trail is 2.5 miles (4.0 km) or 5,987 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Blizzard Pond Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.8 hours in one direction and in 1.8 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.