Hood Branch Loop

KY, USA

4.0 miles (6.4 km) · 587 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The Hood Branch Loop is a 4.0 mile route in KY, USA. The course features 587 feet of elevation gain and 557 feet of descent. The most significant ascent covers 0.8 miles and gains 439 feet. Vertical rate measures 159 feet of gain per mile. Approximately 78% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. Technical difficulty: very hilly. This route ranks at the 55.48th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This loop route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring KY's mountain terrain.