Timber Trail,
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

Located 7.4 miles from Waltham, Massachusetts (MA)
4 Stars
934 Steps 1  (0.4 mi)
Trails National Wildlife Refuges Great Meadows Timber Trail

Elevation

The Timber Trail has a maximum elevation of 199 ft., a minimum elevation of 15 ft. and an elevation range of 184 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.4 mi15 ft199 ft184 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
15 min7.388 ft53 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
13 min4.453 ft88 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 Timber 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: Westford, MA
  2. North Topo Map: Billerica, MA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Wilmington, MA
  4. West Topo Map: Maynard, MA
  5. Topo Map: Concord, MA
  6. East Topo Map: Lexington, MA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Framingham, MA
  8. South Topo Map: Natick, MA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Newton, MA

FAQ

What is the length of the Timber Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.4 miles (0.7 km) or 934 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Timber Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 15 minutes in one direction and in 13 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.