I’ll begin on the second highest official trailhead on the mountain. Our loop will have us descend to the north side with the views that area offers. Great opportunity to get in some rewarding excercise before the holidays! Distance: 8.2 miles. Elevation gain: 1,876 ft. International, Collier, Lower Northside, Cross-Country Boys, Kent, Benstein, Mountain Theatre (lunch), Old Mine, Riding & Hiking Trail, Bootjack, Matt Davis, Nora, Old Railroad Grade, Miller.ÿStrenuous.