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2,867 ft
Distance
66 ft
Climb
-42 ft
Descent
00:04:46
Avg time
24 ft
Altitude change
846 ft
Altitude min
909 ft
Altitude max
886 ft
Altitude start
909 ft
Altitude end
0.8%
Grade
-9.2%
Grade max
13.4%
Grade min
1,699 ft
Distance climb
1,089 ft
Distance down
79 ft
Distance flat
00:04:46
Avg time

Chain Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Issaqueena Trail System @ Clemson Experimental Forest
    Clemson, South Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #231767 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #117568 in E-Biking
    • #348173 in Trail Running
    • #336413 in Hiking
    • #21734 in Horseback
    • #36584 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #327 in Mountain Biking · South Carolina [+]
    • #97 in E-Biking
    • #590 in Trail Running
    • #604 in Hiking
    • #77 in Horseback
    • #28 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Clemson University

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Chain Loop is a 2,867 ft moderately popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Clemson South Carolina. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 66 ft green climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Chain Loop Trail Reports

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Feb 18, 2024 @ 7:23am
Feb 18, 2024
Rejected
Nov 11, 2022 @ 6:07am
Nov 11, 2022
 Closed due to logging
Oct 5, 2022 @ 9:00am
Oct 5, 2022
 All good, come ride
Sep 29, 2022 @ 11:32am
Sep 29, 2022
 reporter Ideal conditions, come ride
May 19, 2021 @ 3:12pm
May 19, 2021
 Branches hanging low
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      Tour of Issaqueena
      ★ 4.4 • 20 miles • 2,165 ft • 22 • Loop •
      This is a route for exploring middle and upper Issaqueena (Clemson Experimental Forest).

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Chain Loop located?
      Chain Loop is located in Issaqueena Trail System @ Clemson Experimental Forest, Clemson, South Carolina, United States. It is part of the Issaqueena Trail System @ Clemson Experimental Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.7495, -82.85252.
      ▼ How hard is Chain Loop?
      Chain Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Chain Loop?
      Chain Loop has 66 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 846 ft to 909 ft.
      ▼ Is Chain Loop a point to point trail?
      Chain Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Chain Loop?
      Chain Loop is 2,867 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Chain Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Chain Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Chain Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Chain Loop are:
      • August (6 activities)
      • March (3 activities)
      • July (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Chain Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chain Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Chain Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Chain Loop. The trail is 2,867 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Chain Loop?
      Chain Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 342 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 442 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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