Bird Song Trail,
Desert National Wildlife Refuge

Located 15.7 miles from Las Vegas, Nevada (NV)
4 Stars
778 Steps 1  (0.4 mi)
Trails National Wildlife Refuges Desert Bird Song Trail

Elevation

The Bird Song Trail has a maximum elevation of 2,841 ft., a minimum elevation of 2,803 ft. and an elevation range of 38 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.4 mi2,803 ft2,841 ft38 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
7 min1.113 ft37 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
8 min3.137 ft13 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 Bird Song 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: Black Hills SW, NV
  2. North Topo Map: Black Hills, NV
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Sheep Peak, NV
  4. West Topo Map: Corn Creek Springs NW, NV
  5. Topo Map: Corn Creek Springs, NV
  6. East Topo Map: Gass Peak, NV
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Grapevine Spring, NV
  8. South Topo Map: Tule Springs Lake, NV
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Gass Peak SW, NV

FAQ

What is the length of the Bird Song Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.4 miles (0.6 km) or 778 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Bird Song Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 7 minutes in one direction and in 8 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.