Friday, December 31, 2010
Winthrop Marathon and Half Marathon Registration Opens
2011 Yakima Skyline Rim 50k & 25k
Come April you're gonna be sick of the clouds, of the rain, of running through puddles and wet brush. You're gonna be tired of being socked in and covered in mud. You're gonna hate the dark, dreary days and you'll be thinking summer will never arrive. Unless, that is you either live on the East side of the Cascades or you make frequent pilgrimages there. Heading East of the crest you can get a decent dose of Vitamin D and at least temporarily fend of the 9 month long winter blues of the Pacific Northwest. I know this because I've been there. It got so bad for me I moved to the sunnyside.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
2011 Gorge Waterfalls 50k
The Gorge Waterfalls 50k is crazy full of waterfalls! There are so many I lost count! The course goes right past Wahkeena Falls, Fairy Falls, Multnomah Falls, Oneonta Falls, Elowah Falls, Dry Falls and a bunch that I can't remember the names of. Oh, and don't forget that the course goes right under Ponytail Falls(see above photo)!
The point-to-point course is nearly all super fun single track trail that winds is way along the base of the Cascades Mountains where they come down on the Oregon side to meet the mighty Columbia River. The route is mostly in deep old forest with some enormous trees and moss is everywhere (in some places covering every inch of the surrounding ground). We are certain elves and gnomes live here. Occasionally the trail will pop out of the trees and you'll get great views of the river and the mountains towering above it.
I can't think of another race in the United States that is like this one and with out any major climbs(except the first one: 1500ft in two miles) this run should be pretty quick and enjoyable for everyone!
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
2011 Sun Mountain Registration Now Open
Be sure to note the date change for this year's race: May 22 2011
Registration and more info on all our other races is coming along quickly so stay tuned for all the latest. To be sure you don't miss a thing sign up for the Rainshadow Running Newsletter and or "Friend" Rainshadow Running on Facebook.
2011 Snow Fun 35m/22m
The Snow Fun 35m/22m will be unlike any race you have ever done before. In the Methow Valley and North Cascades we are fortunate to have hundreds of miles of trails to run year round-- yes even in the winter when there is 2-5(or more!)feet of snow on the ground. "How is this possible" you ask. "Snowmobiles." "What?" "Yes, Snowmobiles... well actually to be more accurate the snow cats that groom hundreds of miles of mountain forest service roads to be used for snowmobiles." You might then ask "but who wants to run with a bunch of noisy and stinky snowmobiles?" Well you might be surprised but despite the beautiful scenery, amazing views, and easy access I rarely see more than a couple snowmobiles on one run(even on runs that take all day)! And thanks to the grooming which is done frequently there is a wide and compact surface to run on in your normal trail shoes that is neither slippery or so soft that you sink into the snow-- it's like running on a wide, white, soft trail.
This course starts near the tiny town of Carlton in the world famous Methow Valley at the S. Fork Gold Creek Sno Park at an elevation of 2000ft and climbs 11 miles up to a gap in the Chelan Sawtooth Ridge at 5800ft. At this gap the 22 milers turn around enjoying the long descent all the way back to the sno park and the 35 milers continue another 6.5 miles to their turnaround point which is at 6550ft on top of Coyote Ridge. Those runners taking the longer option get views down to the narrow and deep Lake Chelan and near 360 degree views of the North Cascades, Chelan Sawtooths, and Okanogans. The 22 milers also get nice views but not as cool as the 35 milers--go further if you can!
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
2011 Cle Elum
Join fellow runners on the 16th annual Cle Elum Ridge 50K(actual gps measured distance 30.9 mi) trail race that provides beautiful scenery along with challenging terrain with approximately 7000 feet of elevation gain or the 2nd annual 25k (actual gps measured distance 17.0 mi) with approximately 3900 ft of gain which also has a few nice views and rugged trails.
Entry Total: Limited to 200 runners.
When: Saturday, June 25th, 2011, 8:00 am (for 50k runners only there also is an early start available at 7:00 am).
Where: Wenatchee National Forest, south of Cle Elum, WA. The Start/Finish area is at the Taneum Junction Campground and the courses use the following trails: the South Cle Elum Ridge(#1326) and the North Fork Taneum Creek (#1377). The Green Trails Maps #240 and #241 show the entire course. Click here for Driving Directions
Entry Fees: 50k: $55 or $65 after June 1st; 25k $45 or $55 after June 1st. Register(coming soon!) at Databar Events
T-Shirt: A short-sleeved patagonia capilene 1 t-shirt is available for an additional $23 in mens and womens sizes. The to get a t-shirt you must be registered by the end of the day on June 1st 2011.
Cutoff Time: 5:00 pm (9 hours or 10 hours for early starters).
Awards: For the 50k we provide awards to first place finishers for men and women in each age group plus random drawing for prizes. For the 25k there will be just random drawing prizes. You must be present to receive your award.
Post Race Food: Once again we'll have a yummy post race meal at no extra cost to you or your family
Race Director: email James Varner at james@rainshadowrunning.com
photo credit: Glenn Tachiyama
Monday, December 27, 2010
2011 Sun Mountain Races
After having the races in April the first year and June the 2nd year the 3rd annual Sun Mountain Trail Races will now be moving to May-- Sunday May 22 to be exact. Hopefully this will be the permanent date for the race from now on.
Monday, December 20, 2010
update for 2011
i had a question from a runner that is probably similar to what others are wondering so i thought i'd repost the question and my answer here.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Christmas at the End of the Road 5k and 1k Results
Friday, November 19, 2010
Christmas at the End of the Road 5k and 1k (updated)
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Winter Running in the Methow
Winter Running in the Methow Valley
You may have been led to belive that you could only ski (or ice skate or snowshoe or snowmobile or knit, etc) in the Methow in the winter but there really is a whole other world out there to explore-- in running shoes! My first winter here in the valley for a little while I did what I was told: forget running, buy skis and enjoy the snow. And that's what I did for oh about a month. But I'm a runner and I couldn't just ignore that fact for 3 or 4 months and just wait for the snow to melt. So I started running on the paved roads which were plowed often enough and for when they were icy I used my yak tracks. But really I'm a trail runner so I started getting tired of the roads and that's when I realized that the MVSTA snowshoe trails at Sun Mountain would be packed hard enough to run on. With more than 10 miles of trail to run I thought I was in heaven and I was but soon I started getting bored--when trying to run 40-50 miles a week 10 miles of trails soon became not enough. But that's when I was told that the dirt roads out at/near pipestone had become bare or atleast the snow was packed enough to run on thanks to the 4wd trucks. So now I could do run more than 30 miles of fun and scenic mountain roads and rarely see a car or human. But the event that has fully knocked my socks off was discovering 100s miles of GROOMED snowmobile trails. These trails are intended for snowmobiles so I'll be prepared to yeild the trail in a hurry but unlike the groomed ski trails I see no reason why we can't run on them. So between all those options and of course running on top of the snow when the snow has firmed up overnight we literally have the "run" of the place!
Some Resources for the Winter Running in the Methow:
Maps and Grooming Reports
Region 1 Sno Park Map(twisp-winthrop-mazama-loomis-loup-concolly)
Region 2 Sno Park Map(lower methow-chelan-leavenworth)
Sun Mountain(note that some of these trails are off limits to runner/hikers!)
Big Valley(note that some of these trails are off limits to runner/hikers!)
North Summit(note that some of these trails are off limits to runner/hikers!)
More Christmas at the End of the Road 5k and 1k
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Christmas at the End of the Road 5k and 1k
I'm squeezing one more race into the year: Christmas at the End of the Road 5k and 1k. This first annual race is part of the weekend long Christmas at the End of the Road celebration in which the town turns on the christmas lights for the first time of the year and includes the very popular fireworks, holiday shopping, food, music, santa, wagon rides, caroling, and much more! The first 30 runners to sign up will get a free race t-shirt(since this is a first year race if you're not one of the first 30 to sign up you might not get a shirt). All runners will have a chance to win randomly drawn prizes donated by Winthrop Mountain Sports
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Rainshadow Running in the Paper
This was in the local paper back in September a few days before the marathon. I kept meaning to put it up here but i've been super busy getting things ready for next year... anyhow thanks to ultrarunner and local artist Erik Brooks for letting me re-post his work here.
Big news-- new logo and the 2011 race calendar
Mar 12 Gorge Waterfalls 50k Cascade Locks, OR
Apr 3 Yakima Skyline Rim 50k/25k Ellensburg, WA
May 22 Sun Mountain 50m/50k/25k/1k Winthrop, WA
Jun 12 Beacon Rock 50k/25k N. Bonneville, WA
Jun 25 Cle Elum Ridge 50k/25k Cle Elum, WA
Aug 13 Angels Staircase 50m/50k/25k Carlton, WA
Sept 18 North Cascades PCT 100k/50k Mazama, WA
Sept 25 Winthrop Road Marathon Winthrop, WA
Oct 8 Mt Spokane 50k/25k Spokane, WA
Dec 10 Deception Pass 50k/25k Oak Harbor, WA
Thursday, October 14, 2010
27 mile run in North Cascades Natnl Park Sunday
Thursday, October 7, 2010
long run in the pasayten wilderness on sunday
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Orcas Island: 50k full, 25k almost full but... you can still get in if...
If you really wanted to run the 50k but missed out you still have 2 options for getting in: either come and volunteer at the trail work party the weekend before the race(saturday jan 29) or bring a volunteer with you to volunteer on race day.
Email me if you're interested in either volunteer option, which not only gets you in the race but your entry fee is waived as well! james@rainshadowrunning.com
2010 Winthrop Marathon Photos
Monday, September 27, 2010
Winthrop Marathon Pictures
Winthrop Marathon Results
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Winthrop Marathon USATF Certified!
Monday, August 30, 2010
2010 fun run schedule(updated)
2nd or 3rd weekend in May: Gardner Mountain/Chelan Sawtooth Wilderness, Winthrop, WA
last weekend in june: Kettle Range, Republic,WA
POSTPONED: THE EPIC 50K, Silverton, CO
Aug 15: Angels Staircase, Carlton, WA
labor day weekend: North Cascades Traverse Multi-Day(new details)
Fall: something in california? maybe the henry coe state park or big sur...
December: Swamp Fox, Awendaw, SC
all of this is subject to change, stay tuned to the blogsite for more details and there will be other oppourtunities other than these so don't hesitate to email to ask about the latest plans(i usually try to do something big every weekend that i'm not racing or directing a race) info@rainshadowrunning.com
North Cascades Multi-day Fun Run Details
Meet at Big Valley Trailhead at 6pm--the wild goose chase will start promptly at 6:15pm. The Wild Goose Chase(kinda like follow the leader for adults or similar to a hash run if you know what those are) will involve everyone chasing the geese (sarah and james) through the trails at Big Valley. The geese will get a head start and leave a trail of goose eggs(with fun surprises inside) for the chasers to follow and gather. Along the way the geese will try to trick the chasers with false trails that go to dead ends and stash beer along the way that the chasers will have to drink before continuing along the trail. There will also be other surprises and obstacles along the way to slow down the chasers. The geese don't want to get caught by the chasers because they'll have to get birthday spankings at the dance party if they do and since they're not as young as they used to be that'll be a lot of spankings!! DON"T BE LATE OR YOU WILL MISS OUT ON ALL THE FUN!!!!
The wild goose chase will involve some slow jogging or fast walking on trails and through meadows. The whole route will only be 2-3 miles and you'll have lots of breaks and will probalby take an hour to an hour and half to complete. IT'S NOT A RACE and IT"S MEANT TO BE DONE AS A GROUP. Come prepared with good shoes or chacos and wear pants if you don't want your dance legs to get a little scratched up. But being prepared to go for a dip in the river after the chase would be a good idea too if it's a warm day!
BBQ starts after the Goose Chase probably around 7:30 or 8pm.
Dance Party starts around 9:30pm or so. This will be the best damn dance party ever with a full sound system and a DJ not afraid to get the house jumping with the best dance music of the past 3-4 decades!!!
Friday, August 27, 2010
Orcas Island 50k/25k Registration Now Open
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Cle Elum Course info posted
Friday, July 9, 2010
2010 Sun Mountain Final Results*
Click here to see my full apology.
25k-- the actual mileage was 16.9
2:07:58 Jodee Adams-Moore Mt. Vernon WA F
2:09:51 Kevin Reinkensmeyer Fircrest WA 39 M
2:10:06 Brendan Trimboli Seattle WA 22 M
2:10:32 Phil Marlatt portland OR 25 M
2:22:23 Jason Ireland Langley WA 37 M
2:22:40 Sara DeRuyck seattle WA 41 F
2:23:28 Casey Bates Seattle WA 28 M
2:23:52 Jason Oliver Penticton BC 28 M
2:27:09 keri fezzey Coupeville WA 36 F
2:28:10 Katie Mulholland Seattle WA 27 F
2:28:30 Andrew Lingbloom Edmonds WA 22 M
2:34:52 Abigail Marlatt portland OR 28 F
2:42:09 Kelli Gauthier Bellingham WA 38 F
2:45:01 Kaarin Kelly Winthrop WA 32 F
2:45:22 Sophia Walker Seattle WA 29 F
2:45:33 Yitka Winn Seattle WA 22 F
2:45:48 Jennifer Lachowiec Bremerton WA 24 F
2:46:26 BJ Cassell Bellingham WA 28 M
2:46:46 Kristin Ohm-Pedersen North Vancouver 24 F
2:47:36 Candice Burt Whidbey Island WA F
2:48:06 Nick Brewe M
2:49:28 Sally Marcellus Delta BC 56 F
2:50:42 Seth Layman Langley WA 35 M
2:50:52 Lacy Tipton Bellingham WA 28 F
2:51:49 michael o'grady white rock BC 61 M
2:54:05 joe schrum Tacoma WA 41 M
2:54:44 Kristen Nelson Penticton BC 29 F
2:56:20 Sherry Gallant BELLINGHAM WA 49 F
2:56:40 J. Joseph Weaver Winthrop WA 37 M
2:57:14 heidi bard twisp WA 36 F
2:57:27 David Swoish Spokane WA 26 M
2:59:07 Fred Hveding Anchorage AK 36 M
2:59:55 Cindy Peterson Mercer Island WA 54 F
2:59:58 Joe Jensen Winthrop WA M
3:06:22 Rachael Jamison Olympia WA 34 F
3:16:15 David Painter Richland WA 56 M
3:16:28 Megan Schmidt Winthrop WA 36 F
3:16:35 Elisa Burrows Seattle WA 24 F
3:16:41 Kate Compton Seattle WA 25 F
3:18:43 Phylis Ying F
3:22:49 Thomas Leitner WALLA WALLA WA 44 M
3:23:32 Merilee Wilmore Seattle WA 27 F
3:24:21 tim graham mercer island WA 51 M
3:27:58 Nick Kerstetter Wenatchee WA 22 M
3:30:17 Bryon Trott Bellevue WA 51 M
3:30:45 Larry Varin M
3:30:46 Cheyann Larsen Kennewick WA 20 F
3:31:01 Jamie Keizer Snoqualmie WA 34 F
3:31:18 Neil Prisbe Belleville IL 31 M
3:31:22 David Ellinger Crystal Lake IL 54 M
3:33:15 Mary Riehl Yakima WA 42 F
3:33:15 Kim Scacco-Morton Yakima WA 41 F
3:33:15 Kate Soldano F
3:35:00 Kelly Bolinger Seattle WA 37 F
3:45:47 james voiland Port Townsend WA 61 M
3:50:57 Laura Houston Seattle WA 55 F
3:50:57 frances o'grady white rock BC 62 F
3:52:01 Nicholas Murphy clinton WA 42 M
3:55:01 Eric Purpus Seattle WA 30 M
3:55:38 Pamela Taylor Redmond WA 24 F
4:05:41 Genissa Sygitowicz Bellingham WA 32 F
4:22:30 Jim Szumilla Olympia WA M
4:22:31 Justin Kerstetter Wilbur WA 29 M
5:39:58 Chris Allan Seattle WA 52 M
50k
4:24:18 Bill Huggins Seattle WA 40 M
4:26:37 Craig Dickson Olympia WA 43 M
4:27:55 Dave Cleveland Penticton BC 36 M
4:33:31 Joe Creighton Seattle WA 30 M
4:43:34 Susannah Beck Olga WA 41 F
4:53:54 Mike Modica Seattle WA 30 M
5:05:43 Matt Campbell Mount Vernon WA 26 M
5:08:16 Robert Lang Delta BC 54 M
5:09:21 Kyle McCoy Seattle WA 31 M
5:19:03 Stacey Cleveland Penticton BC 31 F
5:23:50 Sara Malcolm Seattle WA 26 F
5:28:51 Katie Galdabini Seattle WA 38 F
5:30:36 Eva Lust-Wright Yakima WA 40 F
5:34:10 Pablo Cabrera Mount Vernon WA 33 M
5:42:20 Patrick Niemeyer Seattle WA 34 M
5:45:01 Cindy Bigglestone Newcastle WA 35 F
5:49:18 Heather Anderson Bellingham WA 28 F
5:53:01 Jon Karlen Port Orchard WA 51 M
5:58:58 Thomas Thompson Bellevue WA 41 M
6:03:10 Michael McNeill Richland WA 28 M
6:05:15 Andy Martin Normandy Park WA 56 M
6:09:56 Richard Knowles Haines OR 61 M
6:12:25 Francie Hankins Spokane WA 45 F
6:14:50 Becky Pederson Bellingham WA 26 F
6:17:05 Barry Hopkins Vernon BC 56 M
6:23:30 Dave Molenaar Olympia WA 49 M
6:26:10 Deanna Ashby Spokane WA 39 F
6:35:50 Jason Vaughan oroville WA 39 M
6:44:05 Simon Windell Seattle WA 25 M
6:58:30 Wild Bill Voiland Richaland WA 62 M
7:03:45 Rivers Plowden Oak Harbor WA 27 M
7:24:20 Jason Houser Ridgefield WA 34 M
50m
7:27:00 Jacek Doniec Burnaby BC 33 M
7:46:30 Jon Robinson Seattle WA 31 M
7:52:35 Daniel Gallant Bellingham WA 50 M
8:06:12 Dan Kuperberg Winthrop WA 46 M
8:08:46 Patrick Garcia Denver CO 26 M
8:37:58 Shawna Wilskey Burlington WA 38 F
8:39:30 Alex Swenson Vashon WA 46 M
8:46:40 Zeb Breuckman Bremerton WA 22 M
8:51:25 Dan Paquette Seattle WA 34 M
9:03:50 Joseph Tompkins Mt. Vernon WA 39 M
9:05:10 Brandon Weber Seattle WA 29 M
9:16:45 Lorie Alexander Vernon BC 51 F
9:16:45 Jeannie Debari Glacier WA 54 F
9:21:15 Robert Bondurant Chimacum WA 37 M
9:27:35 Dan Baier Renton WA 35 M
9:32:45 Jonathan Gunderson Denver CO 25 M
9:53:44 Josh Owen Beaverton OR 31 M
9:56:10 Randy Duncan Victoria BC 48 M
9:56:10 Kelly Hambelton Maple Falls WA 32 F
9:57:45 Herb Reeves Olympia WA 58 M
10:18:50 Linda Barton Everett WA 32 F
10:26:45 Alex Rea Bellevue WA 37 M
11:05:04 Alecia Smith Sequim WA 37 F
11:06:45 Megan Dell Albuquerque NM 37 F
11:06:45 Kris Ryding Tumwater WA 47 F
12:07:30 Scott Flett Seattle WA 62 M
12:51:40 Janice Moyer Wellpinit WA 53 F
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Angels Staircase Fun Run
Sunday August 15th I'll be leading a fun run(glorified training run--no entry fee, no awards, no course marking, and no aid stations) on the Angels Staircase Race Courses(races coming in 2011!) outside of Carlton, WA. There are three (approximate) distance options: 50m, 50k, and 25k. The runs are pretty remote (the 50k and 25k don't cross any roads and the 50m is on a road for a couple miles but from there it's more than hour drive to anywhere that could even be considered somewhat civilized) and the 50k and 50m options should only be attempted by experienced ultra/trail runners. The fun run will be limited to no more than 75 runners but I think we'll just have a dozen or two at the most so you'll want to ready be alone and all on your own.
Ok below are some more deatils on logistics and maps and course descriptions and driving directions but first check out some more pictures from the courses....
The Details:
The courses are located in the Okanogan National Forest in the Chelan Sawtooth Mountain Range which seperates Lake Chelan from the Methow and Twisp River Valleys. Carlton, Wa is the closest town but Twisp, Chelan and Pateros are the closest towns of any decent size(like big enough to have a grocery store). The Prince Creek Map #115 made by Greentrails Maps shows each of the courses in their entirety and I highly recommend that each runner carry one and the course description. Like I said above these trails are very remote so participation in this unsupported run should not be taken lightly.
Also Runners need to be prepared to get their water from creeks and or lakes which there are plenty of on the course. I usually just drink the water straight from the creeks but you might want to bring some kinda filter or purifier.
There also won't be and food or first aid. We are all in this together but we also need to be self-sufficent.
As for starting time... we can either try to all start together and stick together as much as possible or start at separate times and do our own thing. Sunrise is at 6am and sunset is at 8pm. Those doing the 50 mile option will probably want to start at sunrise or maybe even earlier to avoid being out on the course after sunset. As we get closer to the day of the run we can figure out this detail. One thing I do ask is if we don't all run together please either check-in with me before and after you finish so i'm not up all night worrying about you.
The night before.... i say we all camp together near the start to get a jump on the day. there's a nice but basic campsite, Foggy Dew Camp, just two miles from the start/finish trailhead. we could do a pot luck bbq style dinner there and go over the maps and i can answer questions and go over any last minute details.
And as for the courses themselves... they are all beautiful and hard. oh and they're probably a little bit longer than advertised. i might have time to gps them before the run but probably not so we'll just have to go on the mileages from the map. All three courses are entirely on really fun single track(except for a couple miles of dirt road in the 50miler). Some of the time you'll be in the trees often, especially for the 50k and 50m you'll be up high and out in the open (so be ready for lots of sun or if we're unlucky with the weather be ready to be exposed to the elements). The 50 mile route is a figure eight with an out and back from the trailhead to the the figure eight. The 50k is just one half of the figure eight and the out and back. and the 25k is just the out and back. All courses go up to the top of angels staircase which is at 8000ft, the 50k goes above 7000ft 2 other times and the 50m goes over 7000ft 4 other times-- and they all start at 3000ft so they all have lots of elevation gain!
To RSVP or for questions or suggestions email me james@rainshadowrunning.com or call 509 846 5019
Below are the maps, elevation profiles, course descriptions and driving directions.
Click on images to enlarge
The 25k(yellow) is just an out and back. The 50k(yellow and red) goes up the same was as the 25k but then loops around to the north before heading back down. The 50 mile (yellow, blue and red) course goes up the same way as the 50k but does the extra loop to the south before doing the loop the north.
50m Elevation Profile-- more than 13,000ft of gain
50k Elevation Profile-- about 9000ft of gain
25k Elevation Profile-- more than 5000ft of gain
25k Course Description:
Start at Foggy Dew Trailhead
follow TR 417 (Foggy Dew) 5.0 mi to intersection with TR 429 and 424
continue on TR 417 1.1 mi to intersection with TR 417B
continue on TR 417 1.1 mi to intersection with TR 1259.32
turn left onto TR 1259.32 and go 0.4 mi
turnaround at the high point and head back to the trailhead the same way you came.
Total Mileage: 15.2*
50k Course Description
follow TR 417 (Foggy Dew) 5.0 mi to intersection with TR 429 and 424
continue on TR 417 1.1 mi to intersection with TR 417B
continue on TR 417 1.1 mi to intersection with TR 1259.32
turn left onto TR 1259.32 and go 1.8 mi to intersection with 1259.3
turn right onto TR 1259.3 and go 2.2 mi to intersection with 1255.1
turn right onto TR 1255.1(?) towards boiling lake and go 0.6 mi
continue 1.0 mi past Boiling Lake to Horsehead Pass
at pass the trail becomes TR 431 follow it 0.7 to intersection with TR 431B
continue on TR 431 0.3 mi to intersection with TR 431A
continue on TR 431 3.3 mi to intersection with TR 429
turn right onto TR 429 and go 4.0 mi to intersection with TR 429A
continue on TR 429 2.2 mi to intersection with TR 434
continue on TR 429 0.7 mi to intersection with TR 438
continue on TR 429 2.0 mi to intersection with TR 417
turn left onto TR 417 and follow 5.0 mi back to Foggy Dew Trailhead
Total Mileage: 31.0*
50m Course Description
follow TR 417 (Foggy Dew) 5.0 mi to intersection with TR 429 and 424
continue on TR 417 1.1 mi to intersection with TR 417B
continue on TR 417 1.1 mi to intersection with TR 1259.32
turn left onto TR 1259.32 and go 1.8 mi to intersection with 1259.3
turn left onto TR 1259.3 and go 0.9 to intersection with TR 1257
continue on 1259.3 1.1 to deadmans pass
just beyond the pass turn left onto TR 1258 and go 2.4 to intersection with TR 424
continue on TR 1258 3.6 mi to intersection with FS Rd 82
turn right onto FS Rd 82 and go 2.8 to intersection with TR 1259.3 (at South Navarre Campground)
turn right onto TR 1259.3 and go 2.4 to intersection with TR 1261
continue on 1259.3 1.8 to intersection with TR 1260
continue on 1259.3 1.8 to deadmans pass and intersection with TR 1258
continue on 1259.3 1.1 to intersection with TR 1257
continue on 1259.3 0.9 to intersection with TR 1259.32
continue on 1259.3 2.2 to intersection with 1255.1
turn right onto TR 1255.1(?) towards boiling lake and go 0.6 mi
continue 1.0 mi past Boiling Lake to Horsehead Pass
at pass the trail becomes TR 431 follow it 0.7 to intersection with TR 431B
continue on TR 431 0.3 mi to intersection with TR 431A
continue on TR 431 3.3 mi to intersection with TR 429
turn right onto TR 429 and go 4.0 mi to intersection with TR 429A
continue on TR 429 2.2 mi to intersection with TR 434
continue on TR 429 0.7 mi to intersection with TR 438
continue on TR 429 2.0 mi to intersection with TR 417
turn left onto TR 417 and follow 5.0 mi back to Foggy Dew Trailhead
Total Mileage: 49.8*
* All mileages are approximate and knowing the way things usually work the courses are probably all a little longer than shown.
Driving Directions:
From Carlton, WA(in the Methow Valley down valley from Twisp and Winthrop):
Head south on WA-153 S/Methow Valley Hwy for 3.5 mi
Turn right at Gold Creek Loop Rd and follow 1.6 mi
Turn right at Gold Creek Rd (FS 4340) and follow 5.0 mi
Left at FS Rd 200 Foggy Dew Camp is here
Follow FS Rd 200 approximately 2.2 mi to Foggy Dew Trailhead
To RSVP or for questions or suggestions email me james@rainshadowrunning.com or call 509 846 5019