Spring Lake Overlook Trail,
Waubay National Wildlife Refuge

Located 6.7 miles from Waubay, South Dakota (SD)
4 Stars
268 Steps 1  (0.1 mi)
Trails National Wildlife Refuges Waubay Spring Lake Overlook Trail

Elevation

The Spring Lake Overlook Trail has a maximum elevation of 1,746 ft., a minimum elevation of 1,722 ft. and an elevation range of 24 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.1 mi1,722 ft1,746 ft24 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
3 min2.024 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
3 min0.00 ft24 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 Spring Lake Overlook 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 Spring Lake Overlook Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.1 miles (0.2 km) or 268 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Spring Lake Overlook Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 3 minutes in one direction and in 3 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.