Jones Gap - Caesars Head Loop

SC, USA

27.4 miles (44.1 km) · 6,093 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Jones Gap - Caesars Head Loop is a 27.4-mile loop route in SC, USA, gaining 6,117 feet of elevation. The route follows a flat elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 8 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 9.5 miles gaining 2,855 feet at an average 10.3% grade. About 57% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	27.4 mi (44.1 km)
Elevation gain	6,093 ft (1,857 m)
Average gain	222 ft per mile (42 m per km)
Longest climb	9.6 mi, 1,671 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	32.6%
Runnable	57% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	10.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	21%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	17%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Jones Gap - Caesars Head Loop

How much elevation gain does Jones Gap - Caesars Head Loop have?

Jones Gap - Caesars Head Loop has 6,093 ft (1,857 m) of elevation gain over 27.4 miles (44.1 km). That averages 222 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Jones Gap - Caesars Head Loop?

The difficulty score for Jones Gap - Caesars Head Loop is 10.6 of 100. That is harder than 71.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 57% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Jones Gap - Caesars Head Loop?

The longest climb on Jones Gap - Caesars Head Loop runs 9.6 miles (15.4 km) and gains 1,671 ft (509 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 32.6%.