Mallard Trail,
Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge

Located 16.6 miles from Ogema, Minnesota (MN)
4 Stars
2,017 Steps 1  (0.8 mi)
Trails National Wildlife Refuges Tamarac Mallard Trail

Elevation

The Mallard Trail has a maximum elevation of 1,500 ft., a minimum elevation of 1,416 ft. and an elevation range of 84 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.8 mi1,416 ft1,500 ft84 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
33 min2.328 ft73 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
36 min6.173 ft28 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 Mallard 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: Snider Lake, MN
  2. North Topo Map: Tulaby Lake, MN
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Long Lost Lake, MN
  4. West Topo Map: Strawberry Lake, MN
  5. Topo Map: Many Point Lake, MN
  6. East Topo Map: Big Rush Lake, MN
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Flat Lake, MN
  8. South Topo Map: Height of Land Lake, MN
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Ponsford, MN

FAQ

What is the length of the Mallard Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.8 miles (1.4 km) or 2,017 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Mallard Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 33 minutes in one direction and in 36 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.