SC, USA
9.7 miles (15.6 km) · 1,760 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
Foothills Trail: Sassafras Mountain, SC to Gum Gap, NC covers 9.7 miles across SC, USA. Runners face 1,760 feet of climbing with 2,185 feet of loss. The most significant ascent covers 2.6 miles and gains -11 feet. Vertical rate measures 197 feet of gain per mile. The course is 57% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Technical difficulty: very hilly. This route ranks at the 72.59th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking SC adventures.
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