Jack's Branch Loop

AR, USA

12.3 miles (19.8 km) · 1,087 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Jack's Branch Loop is a 12.3-mile loop route in AR, USA, gaining 1,087 feet of elevation. The route follows a steadily descending elevation profile, finishing 84 feet lower than it starts. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.3 miles gaining 241 feet at an average 3.0% grade. Approximately 91% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	12.3 mi (19.8 km)
Elevation gain	1,087 ft (331 m)
Average gain	88 ft per mile (17 m per km)
Longest climb	4.3 mi, 184 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16.2%
Runnable	91% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Steady descent
Difficulty score	3.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	51%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Jack's Branch Loop

How much elevation gain does Jack's Branch Loop have?

Jack's Branch Loop has 1,087 ft (331 m) of elevation gain over 12.3 miles (19.8 km). That averages 88 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Jack's Branch Loop?

The difficulty score for Jack's Branch Loop is 3.9 of 100. That is harder than 35.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 91% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Jack's Branch Loop?

The longest climb on Jack's Branch Loop runs 4.3 miles (6.9 km) and gains 184 ft (56 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.2%.