Betty Brown Trail,
San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge

Located 6.1 miles from Brazoria, Texas (TX)
4 Stars
852 Steps 1  (0.3 mi)
Trails National Wildlife Refuges San Bernard Betty Brown Trail

Elevation

The Betty Brown Trail has a maximum elevation of 0 ft., a minimum elevation of -136 ft. and an elevation range of 136 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.3 mi-136 ft0 ft136 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
16 min4.453 ft83 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
16 min6.983 ft53 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 Betty Brown 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: Sweeny, TX
  2. North Topo Map: Brazoria, TX
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Lake Jackson, TX
  4. West Topo Map: Cedar Lane, TX
  5. Topo Map: Cedar Lane NE, TX
  6. East Topo Map: Jones Creek, TX
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Sargent, TX
  8. South Topo Map: Cedar Lakes West, TX
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Cedar Lakes East, TX

FAQ

What is the length of the Betty Brown Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.3 miles (0.6 km) or 852 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Betty Brown Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 16 minutes in one direction and in 16 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.