more stats
3,438 ft
Distance
99 ft
Climb
-118 ft
Descent
00:05:23
Avg time
-18 ft
Altitude change
808 ft
Altitude min
927 ft
Altitude max
926 ft
Altitude start
909 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-19.6%
Grade max
12.3%
Grade min
1,808 ft
Distance climb
1,198 ft
Distance down
433 ft
Distance flat
00:05:23
Avg time

Hardwood Forest Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Issaqueena Trail System @ Clemson Experimental Forest
    Clemson, South Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #192265 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #115514 in E-Biking
    • #348526 in Trail Running
    • #140480 in Hiking
    • #23323 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #268 in Mountain Biking · South Carolina [+]
    • #92 in E-Biking
    • #591 in Trail Running
    • #273 in Hiking
    • #92 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Clemson Experimental Forest Operations

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AI Generated Description

Hardwood Forest Loop is a 3,438 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Clemson South Carolina. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 99 ft blue climb. It features bridge and drop. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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BridgesDrops

Trail Supporters

  • past supporters

  • Greater Clemson Mountain Bikers Club
    2000 - 2016
    Maintainer

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 24 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 113 rides
  • Last: Oct 29, 2026
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Hardwood Forest Loop Trail Reports

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Apr 11, 2023 @ 2:29pm
Apr 11, 2023
Jan 9, 2023 @ 6:06am
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Oct 5, 2022 @ 9:00am
Oct 5, 2022
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Sep 29, 2022 @ 11:32am
Sep 29, 2022
 reporter Ideal conditions, come ride
Mar 17, 2022 @ 2:20pm
Mar 17, 2022
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hardwood Forest Loop located?
      Hardwood Forest 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 34.73898, -82.84135.
      ▼ How hard is Hardwood Forest Loop?
      Hardwood Forest Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hardwood Forest Loop?
      Hardwood Forest Loop has 99 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 118 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 808 ft to 927 ft.
      ▼ Is Hardwood Forest Loop a point to point trail?
      Hardwood Forest Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hardwood Forest Loop?
      Hardwood Forest Loop is 3,438 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hardwood Forest Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hardwood Forest Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hardwood Forest Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hardwood Forest Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hardwood Forest Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Hardwood Forest Loop. The trail is 3,438 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hardwood Forest Loop?
      Hardwood Forest Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 673 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 671 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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