November 14, 2022 Either way you choose to hike Springhouse Branch Trail, it is uphill. From campsite #64 the elevation gain is over 1,500 ft, and from campsite #71 the gain is almost 2,000 ft. It is steep until Rough-hew Ridge/Board Camp Gap.  The trail itself is very wonderful and a challenging loop from the … More Springhouse Branch Trail, Whiteoak Branch Trail