Shepherd Bottom Trail,
Ouray National Wildlife Refuge

Located 22.5 miles from Roosevelt, Utah (UT)
4 Stars
2,705 Steps 1  (1.2 mi)
Trails National Wildlife Refuges Ouray Shepherd Bottom Trail

Elevation

The Shepherd Bottom Trail has a maximum elevation of 4,625 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,594 ft. and an elevation range of 31 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.2 mi4,594 ft4,625 ft31 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
31 min1.113 ft13 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
30 min1.113 ft13 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 Shepherd Bottom 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: Randlett, UT
  2. North Topo Map: Pelican Lake, UT
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Brennan Basin, UT
  4. West Topo Map: Uteland Butte, UT
  5. Topo Map: Ouray, UT
  6. East Topo Map: Ouray SE, UT
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Moon Bottom, UT
  8. South Topo Map: Big Pack Mountain NW, UT
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Big Pack Mountain NE, UT

FAQ

What is the length of the Shepherd Bottom Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.2 miles (2.0 km) or 2,705 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Shepherd Bottom Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 31 minutes in one direction and in 30 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.