Alexander Pond Trail,
Ernest F Hollings ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge

Located 23.1 miles from Walterboro, South Carolina (SC)
4 Stars
1,429 Steps 1  (0.6 mi)
Trails National Wildlife Refuges Ernest F Hollings ACE Basin Alexander Pond Trail

Elevation

The Alexander Pond Trail has a maximum elevation of 0 ft., a minimum elevation of -126 ft. and an elevation range of 126 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.6 mi-126 ft0 ft126 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
19 min0.67 ft9 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
19 min0.89 ft7 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 Alexander 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: Neyles, SC
  2. North Topo Map: Jacksonboro, SC
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Osborn, SC
  4. West Topo Map: Green Pond, SC
  5. Topo Map: Fenwick, SC
  6. East Topo Map: Adams Run, SC
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Wiggins, SC
  8. South Topo Map: Bennetts Point, SC
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Edisto Island, SC

FAQ

What is the length of the Alexander Pond Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.6 miles (1.0 km) or 1,429 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Alexander Pond Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 19 minutes in one direction and in 19 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.