Jacob's Branch Loop

Burke County, North Carolina, United States

10.0 miles (16.0 km) · 2,529 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	10.0 mi (16.0 km)
Elevation gain	2,529 ft (771 m)
Average gain	254 ft per mile (48 m per km)
Longest climb	3.6 mi, 1,685 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	25.3%
Runnable	47% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Front-loaded climb
Difficulty score	13.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	17%
Steep uphill	19%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Jacob's Branch Loop

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

Jacob's Branch Loop has 2,529 ft (771 m) of elevation gain over 10.0 miles (16.0 km). That averages 254 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Jacob's Branch Loop?

The difficulty score for Jacob's Branch Loop is 13.5 of 100. That is harder than 80.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 47% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

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

The longest climb on Jacob's Branch Loop runs 3.6 miles (5.7 km) and gains 1,685 ft (514 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 25.3%.