West Pool Trail,
Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge

Located 19.3 miles from Elizabeth City, North Carolina (NC)
4 Stars
424 Steps 1  (0.2 mi)
Trails National Wildlife Refuges Mackay Island West Pool Trail

Elevation

The West Pool Trail has a maximum elevation of 0 ft., a minimum elevation of -127 ft. and an elevation range of 127 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.2 mi-127 ft0 ft127 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
4 min0.67 ft4 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
4 min0.34 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 West Pool 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: Creeds, VA
  2. North Topo Map: Knotts Island, NC
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Knotts Island OE E, NC
  4. West Topo Map: Currituck, NC
  5. Topo Map: Barco, NC
  6. East Topo Map: Corolla, NC
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Shiloh, NC
  8. South Topo Map: Coinjock, NC
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Mossey Islands, NC

FAQ

What is the length of the West Pool Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.2 miles (0.3 km) or 424 steps.

How long does it take to hike the West Pool Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 4 minutes in one direction and in 4 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.