Mad Meadows

October is such a magical time in the Eastern Cascades that we couldn’t resist offering a new event! This course has a bit of it all: smooth single track, incredible views, steep climbs, and technical sections. Oh, and did we mention it’s Larch Season over here?

The 50k will reach elevations over 6000ft, while the 50M will top out over 7000ft at its highest point. This high-elevation course will offer views east into the Entiat River Valley and west towards the glaciated slopes of Clark Mountain and Dakobed (Glacier Peak). With gilded larches to frame the trails, this certainly won’t be a race to miss.

Mad Meadow Course Notes

This is not a course to underestimate! While the views are spectacular and the larches are magical, there are also long, technical sections and steep climbs. There are also wonderful sections of smooth single track along the Mad River and through Mad Meadows.

All distances will start down the Chiwawa River Road (USFS 62). 50k runners will take a right and head up towards the Minnow Creek trailhead on USFS 6210. The 50-mile runners continue down Chiwawa River road until the Rock Creek Aid Station.

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