Ridge to Rails Half

Race - Jun 4, 2023

Dogs No Dogs

Features Fall Colors · River/Creek · Spring · Views · Waterfall · Wildflowers · Wildlife

The half marathon is a point-to-point net downhill trail race with a little pavement and gravel thrown in. Runners will start at the Point Lookout TH along Mill Creek Rd and run a short stretch of pavement to the start of Kitsuma Trail. Kitsuma climbs two small knobs before it starts losing elevation fast as it makes its way down the Mill Creek Valley. Cross the road and the railroad tracks and then make your way up the new Copper Ridge Trail as it winds its way across the ridge with some excellent views. After a flowy fast downhill, you'll reach Camp Grier's gravel road and run through their picturesque property past the lake with mountains towering around you. Soon you'll reach the top of the Old Fort Gateway Trail system and begin your final descent through some brand new smooth trails to the finish. Race map can be found below.

Course Directions.
Start near Point Lookout TH on Mill Creek Rd and follow to Royal Gorge Rd
Turn left onto Royal Gorge Rd and follow to Kitsuma Trail
Continue straight onto Kitsuma Trail and follow to intersection with Kitsuma Peak/Youngs Ridge Trail
Turn right at junction with Kitsuma Peak/Youngs Ridge Trail and take Youngs Ridge Trail down to Old Fort Picnic Area (aid at picnic area)
Cross Road and Turn right onto Old Hwy 70 (runners run against traffic) and follow to intersection of Copper Ridge Trail
Turn left onto Copper Ridge Trail and follow Copper Ridge Trail to end with Camp Grier Rd
Turn left on Camp Grier Road and follow Camp office parking area
Enter Rostan Trail at the pump track in Camp office parking area
Turn right onto Rostan Trail and follow to Salt Gap (aid station at Gap)
Turn right onto Jarrett Creek Road and follow to Foundation Trail
Turn left onto Forager Trail and follow to Jarrett Creek Rd
Turn left onto Jarrett Creek Rd and follow to Gateway Trail
Turn right onto Gateway Trail and follow to Jarrett Creek Rd
Turn right onto Jarrett Creek Road and follow to Gateway entrance trail
Turn right onto Gateway entrance trail and follow to Finish in grassy area before parking area.