Chattooga River Trail to Fork Mountain to Foothills Trail Loop

Oconee County, South Carolina, United States

18.0 miles (28.9 km) · 2,300 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Chattooga River Trail to Fork Mountain to Foothills Trail Loop is a 18.0-mile loop route in Oconee County, South Carolina, United States, gaining 2,306 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 7.3 miles gaining 1,302 feet at an average 5.1% grade. Approximately 82% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	18.0 mi (28.9 km)
Elevation gain	2,300 ft (701 m)
Average gain	128 ft per mile (24 m per km)
Longest climb	7.2 mi, 830 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20%
Runnable	82% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	7.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	17%
Mild uphill	26%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	25%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Chattooga River Trail to Fork Mountain to Foothills Trail Loop

How much elevation gain does Chattooga River Trail to Fork Mountain to Foothills Trail Loop have?

Chattooga River Trail to Fork Mountain to Foothills Trail Loop has 2,300 ft (701 m) of elevation gain over 18.0 miles (28.9 km). That averages 128 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Chattooga River Trail to Fork Mountain to Foothills Trail Loop?

The difficulty score for Chattooga River Trail to Fork Mountain to Foothills Trail Loop is 7.3 of 100. That is harder than 57% of routes at a similar distance. About 82% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Chattooga River Trail to Fork Mountain to Foothills Trail Loop?

The longest climb on Chattooga River Trail to Fork Mountain to Foothills Trail Loop runs 7.2 miles (11.6 km) and gains 830 ft (253 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20%.