Slough Trail,
Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge

Located 19.8 miles from Hamilton, Montana (MT)
4 Stars
740 Steps 1  (0.3 mi)
Trails National Wildlife Refuges Lee Metcalf Slough Trail

Elevation

The Slough Trail has a maximum elevation of 3,242 ft., a minimum elevation of 3,226 ft. and an elevation range of 16 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.3 mi3,226 ft3,242 ft16 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
9 min0.911 ft16 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
9 min1.316 ft11 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 Slough 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: Carlton Lake, MT
  2. North Topo Map: Florence, MT
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Davis Point, MT
  4. West Topo Map: Saint Mary Peak, MT
  5. Topo Map: Stevensville, MT
  6. East Topo Map: Grayhorse Creek, MT
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Victor, MT
  8. South Topo Map: Bing, MT
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Corley Gulch, MT

FAQ

What is the length of the Slough Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.3 miles (0.5 km) or 740 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Slough Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 9 minutes in one direction and in 9 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.