Pearly Eye Path Trail,
Waubay National Wildlife Refuge

Located 6.6 miles from Waubay, South Dakota (SD)
4 Stars
580 Steps 1  (0.2 mi)
Trails National Wildlife Refuges Waubay Pearly Eye Path Trail

Elevation

The Pearly Eye Path Trail has a maximum elevation of 1,761 ft., a minimum elevation of 1,707 ft. and an elevation range of 54 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.2 mi1,707 ft1,761 ft54 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
10 min3.137 ft59 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
11 min4.959 ft37 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 Pearly Eye Path 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: Eden, SD
  2. North Topo Map: Piyas Lake, SD
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Drywood Lakes, SD
  4. West Topo Map: Roslyn, SD
  5. Topo Map: Enemy Swim Lake West, SD
  6. East Topo Map: Enemy Swim Lake East, SD
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Waubay SW, SD
  8. South Topo Map: Waubay, SD
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Ortley, SD

FAQ

What is the length of the Pearly Eye Path Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.2 miles (0.4 km) or 580 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Pearly Eye Path Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 10 minutes in one direction and in 11 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.