Bobcat Trail,
Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge

Located 7.0 miles from Hidalgo, Texas (TX)
4 Stars
2,412 Steps 1  (1.0 mi)
Trails National Wildlife Refuges Santa Ana Bobcat Trail

Elevation

The Bobcat Trail has a maximum elevation of 406 ft., a minimum elevation of 204 ft. and an elevation range of 202 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.0 mi204 ft406 ft202 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
49 min12.2147 ft146 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
49 min12.2146 ft147 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 Bobcat 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: Mission, TX
  2. North Topo Map: Pharr, TX
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Donna, TX
  4. West Topo Map: Hidalgo, TX
  5. Topo Map: Las Milpas, TX
  6. East Topo Map: San Juan SE, TX

FAQ

What is the length of the Bobcat Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.0 miles (1.5 km) or 2,412 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Bobcat Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 49 minutes in one direction and in 49 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.