Canal Diggers Access Trail,
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

Located 10.3 miles from Folkston, Georgia (GA)
4 Stars
266 Steps 1  (0.1 mi)
Trails National Wildlife Refuges Okefenokee Canal Diggers Access Trail

Elevation

The Canal Diggers Access Trail has a maximum elevation of 68 ft., a minimum elevation of 40 ft. and an elevation range of 28 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.1 mi40 ft68 ft28 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
4 min4.149 ft52 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
4 min4.352 ft49 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 Canal Diggers Access 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: Billys Island, GA
  2. North Topo Map: Chase Prairie, GA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Folkston, GA
  4. West Topo Map: Blackjack Island, GA
  5. Topo Map: Chesser Island, GA
  6. East Topo Map: Toledo, GA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Eddy, FL
  8. South Topo Map: Moniac, GA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Saint George, GA

FAQ

What is the length of the Canal Diggers Access Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.1 miles (0.2 km) or 266 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Canal Diggers Access 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.