Woody Gap to Blood Mtn on the AT (GA)

Lumpkin County, Georgia, United States

16.3 miles (26.2 km) · 3,987 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Woody Gap to Blood Mtn on the AT (GA) is a 16.3-mile loop route in Lumpkin County, Georgia, United States, gaining 3,972 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.1 miles gaining 2,039 feet at an average 5.9% grade. About 46% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	16.3 mi (26.2 km)
Elevation gain	3,987 ft (1,215 m)
Average gain	245 ft per mile (46 m per km)
Longest climb	5.1 mi, 1,585 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	29.5%
Runnable	46% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	13.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	21%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	21%

Questions about Woody Gap to Blood Mtn on the AT (GA)

How much elevation gain does Woody Gap to Blood Mtn on the AT (GA) have?

Woody Gap to Blood Mtn on the AT (GA) has 3,987 ft (1,215 m) of elevation gain over 16.3 miles (26.2 km). That averages 245 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Woody Gap to Blood Mtn on the AT (GA)?

The difficulty score for Woody Gap to Blood Mtn on the AT (GA) is 13.6 of 100. That is harder than 80.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 46% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Woody Gap to Blood Mtn on the AT (GA)?

The longest climb on Woody Gap to Blood Mtn on the AT (GA) runs 5.1 miles (8.1 km) and gains 1,585 ft (483 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 29.5%.