Visitor Center Trail,
Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge

Located 12.3 miles from Callaway, Minnesota (MN)
4 Stars
907 Steps 1  (0.4 mi)
Trails National Wildlife Refuges Tamarac Visitor Center Trail

Elevation

The Visitor Center Trail has a maximum elevation of 1,418 ft., a minimum elevation of 1,381 ft. and an elevation range of 37 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.4 mi1,381 ft1,418 ft37 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
14 min3.239 ft48 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
14 min4.048 ft39 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 Visitor Center 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 Visitor Center Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.4 miles (0.6 km) or 907 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Visitor Center Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 14 minutes in one direction and in 14 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.