Parsons Mountain OHV Trail #431A

SC, USA

11.2 miles (18.0 km) · 730 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Parsons Mountain OHV Trail #431A is a 11.2-mile loop route in SC, USA, gaining 730 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.6 miles gaining 354 feet at an average 0.8% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	11.2 mi (18.0 km)
Elevation gain	730 ft (222 m)
Average gain	65 ft per mile (12 m per km)
Longest climb	3.4 mi, 127 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	12.6%
Runnable	95% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	2.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	64%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	5%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	6%

Questions about Parsons Mountain OHV Trail #431A

How much elevation gain does Parsons Mountain OHV Trail #431A have?

Parsons Mountain OHV Trail #431A has 730 ft (222 m) of elevation gain over 11.2 miles (18.0 km). That averages 65 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Parsons Mountain OHV Trail #431A?

The difficulty score for Parsons Mountain OHV Trail #431A is 2.7 of 100. That is harder than 28.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 95% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Parsons Mountain OHV Trail #431A?

The longest climb on Parsons Mountain OHV Trail #431A runs 3.4 miles (5.4 km) and gains 127 ft (39 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 12.6%.