Carolyns Trail,
Wapack National Wildlife Refuge

Located 16.6 miles from Merrimack, New Hampshire (NH)
4 Stars
4,285 Steps 1  (1.9 mi)
Trails National Wildlife Refuges Wapack Carolyns Trail

Elevation

The Carolyns Trail has a maximum elevation of 2,116 ft., a minimum elevation of 792 ft. and an elevation range of 1,324 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.9 mi792 ft2,116 ft1,324 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.3 hrs98.11,177 ft12 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
52 min1.012 ft1,177 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 Carolyns 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: Hillsboro, NH
  2. North Topo Map: Deering, NH
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Weare, NH
  4. West Topo Map: Peterborough North, NH
  5. Topo Map: Greenfield, NH
  6. East Topo Map: New Boston, NH
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Peterborough South, NH
  8. South Topo Map: Greenville, NH
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Milford, NH

FAQ

What is the length of the Carolyns Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.9 miles (3.0 km) or 4,285 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Carolyns Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.3 hours in one direction and in 52 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.