Jacob's Branch Loop

Burke County, North Carolina, United States

10.0 miles (16.0 km) · 2,551 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Jacob's Branch Loop is a 10.0 mile loop route located in Burke County, North Carolina, United States. The route climbs 2,551 feet and descends 1,993 feet. The largest climb extends 3.8 miles, gaining 234 feet. The course averages 258 feet of vertical gain per mile. 46% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 26.5 out of 10, placing it in the 92.34th percentile. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring North Carolina.