Bolsa Avenue Public Use Trail,
Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge

Located 0.5 miles from Seal Beach, California (CA)
4 Stars
1,091 Steps 1  (0.5 mi)
Trails National Wildlife Refuges Seal Beach Bolsa Avenue Public Use Trail

Elevation

The Bolsa Avenue Public Use Trail has a maximum elevation of 0 ft., a minimum elevation of -117 ft. and an elevation range of 117 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.5 mi-117 ft0 ft117 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
10 min0.22 ft5 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
10 min0.45 ft2 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 Bolsa Avenue Public Use 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: Long Beach, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Los Alamitos, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Anaheim, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Long Beach OE S, CA
  5. Topo Map: Seal Beach, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Newport Beach, CA
  7. Southeast Topo Map: Newport Beach OE S, CA

FAQ

What is the length of the Bolsa Avenue Public Use Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.5 miles (0.8 km) or 1,091 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Bolsa Avenue Public Use Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 10 minutes in one direction and in 10 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.