North Bog Trail,
Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Located 5.7 miles from McGregor, Minnesota (MN)
4 Stars
2,452 Steps 1  (1.1 mi)
Trails National Wildlife Refuges Rice Lake North Bog Trail

Elevation

The North Bog Trail has a maximum elevation of 1,175 ft., a minimum elevation of 1,110 ft. and an elevation range of 65 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.1 mi1,110 ft1,175 ft65 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
36 min3.542 ft50 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
36 min4.250 ft42 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 North Bog 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: Palisade, MN
  2. North Topo Map: Minnewawa, MN
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Tamarack, MN
  4. West Topo Map: Kimberly, MN
  5. Topo Map: McGregor, MN
  6. East Topo Map: Lawler, MN
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Thor, MN
  8. South Topo Map: Thor NE, MN
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Split Rock Lake, MN

FAQ

What is the length of the North Bog Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.1 miles (1.7 km) or 2,452 steps.

How long does it take to hike the North Bog Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 36 minutes in one direction and in 36 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.