Photo Blind Trail,
Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge

Located 16.9 miles from Fallon, Nevada (NV)
4 Stars
382 Steps 1  (0.2 mi)
Trails National Wildlife Refuges Stillwater Photo Blind Trail

Elevation

The Photo Blind Trail has a maximum elevation of 3,823 ft., a minimum elevation of 3,804 ft. and an elevation range of 19 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.2 mi3,804 ft3,823 ft19 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
5 min1.619 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
4 min0.00 ft19 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 Photo Blind 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: Stillwater NE, NV
  2. North Topo Map: Pintail Bay, NV
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Cox Canyon, NV
  4. West Topo Map: Stillwater, NV
  5. Topo Map: Foxtail Lake, NV
  6. East Topo Map: Table Mountain, NV
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Lahontan Mountains, NV
  8. South Topo Map: Diamond Canyon, NV
  9. Southeast Topo Map: La Plata Canyon, NV

FAQ

What is the length of the Photo Blind Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.2 miles (0.3 km) or 382 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Photo Blind Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 5 minutes in one direction and in 4 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.