Lower Twist Trail,
Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

Located 14.3 miles from Yazoo City, Mississippi (MS)
4 Stars
2,428 Steps 1  (1.0 mi)
Trails National Wildlife Refuges Panther Swamp Lower Twist Trail

Elevation

The Lower Twist Trail has a maximum elevation of 42 ft., a minimum elevation of 5 ft. and an elevation range of 37 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.0 mi5 ft42 ft37 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
38 min2.732 ft31 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
37 min2.631 ft32 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 Lower Twist 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: Rolling Fork East, MS
  2. North Topo Map: Bayland, MS
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Louise, MS
  4. West Topo Map: Red Rock, MS
  5. Topo Map: Holly Bluff, MS
  6. East Topo Map: Bayland SE, MS
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Valley Park, MS
  8. South Topo Map: Lucre, MS
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Satartia, MS

FAQ

What is the length of the Lower Twist Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.0 miles (1.7 km) or 2,428 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Lower Twist Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 38 minutes in one direction and in 37 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.