CCC Fire Tower Trail,
Valentine National Wildlife Refuge

Located 22.9 miles from Valentine, Nebraska (NE)
4 Stars
1,600 Steps 1  (0.7 mi)
Trails National Wildlife Refuges Valentine CCC Fire Tower Trail

Elevation

The CCC Fire Tower Trail has a maximum elevation of 10,017 ft., a minimum elevation of 9,381 ft. and an elevation range of 636 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.7 mi9,381 ft10,017 ft636 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
32 min52.1625 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
18 min0.00 ft625 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 CCC Fire Tower 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: Snake River Falls, NE
  2. North Topo Map: Hudson Lake, NE
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Ell Lake, NE
  4. West Topo Map: Kennedy, NE
  5. Topo Map: Simeon, NE
  6. East Topo Map: Willow Lake, NE
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Bull Lake, NE
  8. South Topo Map: Mule Lake, NE
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Big Lake, NE

FAQ

What is the length of the CCC Fire Tower Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.7 miles (1.1 km) or 1,600 steps.

How long does it take to hike the CCC Fire Tower Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 32 minutes in one direction and in 18 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.