Overlook Trail,
Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Located 20.4 miles from Overton, Nevada (NV)
4 Stars
1,019 Steps 1  (0.5 mi)
Trails National Wildlife Refuges Moapa Valley Overlook Trail

Elevation

The Overlook Trail has a maximum elevation of 1,773 ft., a minimum elevation of 1,686 ft. and an elevation range of 87 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.5 mi1,686 ft1,773 ft87 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
10 min6.780 ft77 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
11 min6.477 ft80 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 Overlook 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: Wildcat Wash SE, NV
  2. North Topo Map: Farrier, NV
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Rox SE, NV
  4. West Topo Map: Arrow Canyon, NV
  5. Topo Map: Moapa West, NV
  6. East Topo Map: Moapa East, NV
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Arrow Canyon SE, NV
  8. South Topo Map: Ute, NV
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Weiser Ridge, NV

FAQ

What is the length of the Overlook Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.5 miles (0.8 km) or 1,019 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Overlook Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 10 minutes in one direction and in 11 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.