Expert Loop

Expert Loop is a 6-mile loop hike in Mississippi, about 4 miles from the town of Hayes Crossing. The route rises to a high point of 388 feet and drops to a low of 271 feet, with a total elevation gain of 375 feet. The climb is moderate, and the steepest stretch comes at about 2.8 miles, where the grade reaches 8 percent. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Sardis Dam weather station show October highs around 76°F with lows near 54°F, while July and August average highs of 92°F. The Intermediate Loop lies just 0.1 mile away. Sardis Lake, about 3 miles off, offers fishing, and Toby Tubby Creek, roughly 6 miles away, is a paddling option.