Intermediate Loop

The Intermediate Loop is a 3.2-mile loop hike in Mississippi, about 3.8 miles from the town of Hayes Crossing. It is a low-elevation outing, with a high point of 391 feet and a low of 270 feet, and the climb is gentle, with a total elevation gain of 211 feet. The route is rated easy, and the steepest stretch comes early on, at about 0.09 miles in, with a grade of 7 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, and April highs around 73°F. Summer is hot, with July and August highs typically near 92°F. The Expert Loop lies just 0.1 mile away, and Sardis Lake is about 3.1 miles off. Toby Tubby Creek, a paddling spot, is roughly 6.2 miles away.