Elk Trail,
Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge

Located 7.9 miles from Cache, Oklahoma (OK)
4 Stars
790 Steps 1  (0.3 mi)
Trails National Wildlife Refuges Wichita Mountains Elk Trail

Elevation

The Elk Trail has a maximum elevation of 1,585 ft., a minimum elevation of 1,518 ft. and an elevation range of 67 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.3 mi1,518 ft1,585 ft67 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
12 min5.465 ft69 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
12 min5.869 ft65 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 Elk 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: Cooperton, OK
  2. North Topo Map: Saddle Mountain, OK
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Meers, OK
  4. West Topo Map: Odetta, OK
  5. Topo Map: Quanah Mountain, OK
  6. East Topo Map: Mount Scott, OK
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Indiahoma, OK
  8. South Topo Map: Post Oak Creek, OK
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Taupa, OK

FAQ

What is the length of the Elk Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.3 miles (0.6 km) or 790 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Elk Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 12 minutes in one direction and in 12 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.