Three Tanks Trail,
Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge

Located 13.7 miles from Rio Hondo, Texas (TX)
4 Stars
1,631 Steps 1  (0.7 mi)
Trails National Wildlife Refuges Laguna Atascosa Three Tanks Trail

Elevation

The Three Tanks Trail has a maximum elevation of 0 ft., a minimum elevation of -64 ft. and an elevation range of 64 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.7 mi-64 ft0 ft64 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
20 min1.316 ft25 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
20 min2.125 ft16 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 Three Tanks 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: Hawk Island, TX
  2. North Topo Map: Green Island, TX
  3. Northeast Topo Map: North of Port Isabel NW, TX
  4. West Topo Map: La Leona, TX
  5. Topo Map: Three Islands, TX
  6. East Topo Map: North of Port Isabel SW, TX
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Laguna Atascosa, TX
  8. South Topo Map: La Coma, TX
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Port Isabel NW, TX

FAQ

What is the length of the Three Tanks Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.7 miles (1.2 km) or 1,631 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Three Tanks Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 20 minutes in one direction and in 20 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.