Mesquite Trail,
Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge

Located 6.3 miles from Hidalgo, Texas (TX)
4 Stars
1,153 Steps 1  (0.5 mi)
Trails National Wildlife Refuges Santa Ana Mesquite Trail

Elevation

The Mesquite Trail has a maximum elevation of 351 ft., a minimum elevation of 223 ft. and an elevation range of 128 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.5 mi223 ft351 ft128 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
22 min5.768 ft57 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
23 min4.857 ft68 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 Mesquite 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 Mesquite Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.5 miles (0.7 km) or 1,153 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Mesquite Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 22 minutes in one direction and in 23 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.