Bad Branch Loop

AR, USA

12.0 miles (19.3 km) · 766 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Bad Branch Loop is a 12.0-mile loop route in AR, USA, gaining 766 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.9 miles gaining 393 feet at an average 0.6% grade. Only 0% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	12.0 mi (19.3 km)
Elevation gain	766 ft (233 m)
Average gain	64 ft per mile (12 m per km)
Longest climb	3.2 mi, 156 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	10.5%
Runnable	0% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	1.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Questions about Bad Branch Loop

How much elevation gain does Bad Branch Loop have?

Bad Branch Loop has 766 ft (233 m) of elevation gain over 12.0 miles (19.3 km). That averages 64 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Bad Branch Loop?

The difficulty score for Bad Branch Loop is 1.4 of 100. That is harder than 17.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 0% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Bad Branch Loop?

The longest climb on Bad Branch Loop runs 3.2 miles (5.2 km) and gains 156 ft (48 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 10.5%.