Trail of Big Trees,
Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge

Located 13.0 miles from Starkville, Mississippi (MS)
4 Stars
774 Steps 1  (0.3 mi)
Trails National Wildlife Refuges Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee Trail of Big Trees

Elevation

The Trail of Big Trees has a maximum elevation of 142 ft., a minimum elevation of 92 ft. and an elevation range of 50 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.3 mi92 ft142 ft50 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
10 min4.857 ft76 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
12 min6.376 ft57 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 Trail of Big Trees 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: Longview, MS
  2. North Topo Map: Starkville, MS
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Artesia, MS
  4. West Topo Map: Bradley, MS
  5. Topo Map: Bluff Lake, MS
  6. East Topo Map: Crawford West, MS
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Betheden, MS
  8. South Topo Map: Barge Lake, MS
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Lynn Creek, MS

FAQ

What is the length of the Trail of Big Trees?
The length of the trail is 0.3 miles (0.6 km) or 774 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Trail of Big Trees?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 10 minutes in one direction and in 12 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.