Old Indian Trail,
Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge

Located 12.9 miles from Detroit Lakes, Minnesota (MN)
4 Stars
5,034 Steps 1  (2.1 mi)
Trails National Wildlife Refuges Tamarac Old Indian Trail

Elevation

The Old Indian Trail has a maximum elevation of 1,456 ft., a minimum elevation of 1,342 ft. and an elevation range of 114 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
2.1 mi1,342 ft1,456 ft114 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.5 hrs12.6151 ft105 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.5 hrs8.8105 ft151 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 Old Indian 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: White Earth, MN
  2. North Topo Map: Strawberry Lake, MN
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Many Point Lake, MN
  4. West Topo Map: Richwood, MN
  5. Topo Map: Flat Lake, MN
  6. East Topo Map: Height of Land Lake, MN
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Detroit Lakes, MN
  8. South Topo Map: Rochert, MN
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Toad Mountain, MN

FAQ

What is the length of the Old Indian Trail?
The length of the trail is 2.1 miles (3.4 km) or 5,034 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Old Indian Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.5 hours in one direction and in 1.5 hours 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.