Palm Canyon Trail,
Kofa National Wildlife Refuge

Located 22.1 miles from Quartzsite, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
945 Steps 1  (0.4 mi)
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Elevation

The Palm Canyon Trail has a maximum elevation of 2,256 ft., a minimum elevation of 2,027 ft. and an elevation range of 229 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.4 mi2,027 ft2,256 ft229 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
13 min19.1229 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
10 min0.00 ft229 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 Palm Canyon 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: Livingston Hills NW, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Livingston Hills, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Owl Head, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Stone Cabin, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Palm Canyon, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Kofa Butte, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Arch Tank, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Kofa Deep Well, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Charlie Died Tank, AZ

FAQ

What is the length of the Palm Canyon Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.4 miles (0.7 km) or 945 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Palm Canyon Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 13 minutes in one direction and in 10 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.