The loop course consists of some road at the beginning before jumping onto a narrow single track named the “Lakeview Trail”. This single-track trail leads the runner around the lake and then drops down to the road near the Gristmill. Runners cross the bridge at the Gristmill and soon are back in the woods on “Skyline”. After a steep, short climb, Skyline parallels the cliff line and offers several beautiful overlooks.

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This is a race, though so don’t dawdle! Come back and check the overlooks out another day. After the initial climb, the trail is gradual and rolling. A short road section follows and then a turn takes you onto the Narrow Gauge Trail.

This terrain is rugged, and spectacular! Waterfalls, rocks, mud, everything a trail runner could ever hope for. The climbs are primarily between mile 2 and 3 on the Skyline Trail and then again from mile 10 to the end. There is a gradual uphill grade approaching the finish. Three aid stations will have water, sports drink and radios.