Mountain-O GPS Race #4: Silver Lake
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GPS Race #4: Silver Lake
Our fourth TrackMe360 Training Race takes place in the Mokelumne Wilderness and El Dorado National Forest, near Silver Lake, off Hwy 88 just West of Kirkwood. Three courses of varying degrees of challenge (Short, Medium, and Long) have been designed to showcase the best the area has to offer, with moderate vertical gain, a lot of trail choices, and fairly ”runnable” cross country terrain. The terrain here is much more open and runnable than both 100 Lakes and Desolation. We are extremely excited about this venue – it will definitely put a smile on your face. The courses takes you through coniferous forest lands, through sparsely tree covered granite slab slopes and also along spectacular ridge lines with weird volcanic features and volcanic gravel. The area is somewhat dry at this time of year, and a few lakes is the only replenishment option, and treating the water essential. Hunting season starts September 26th, so if you go out after that time, wear something really bright!
General Area
South and East of Silver Lake, which is located along Hwy 88, just West of Kirkwood, CA
-Race is active: Months of August and September, 20089
-Disciplines: Foot only. Some trail, some cross country, some rock scrambling, nothing that would require climbing gear
-Topo navigation on Topo maps, scale 1:24,000
Short Course Details
-Approximate distance (likely running distance – 80% on trail): 7-8 mi.
-Approximate duration: 2 – 4 hrs
-Approximate vertical gain: 1,300 ft.
-Course designed and pre-run by: Mats Jansson
-Divisions: Mixed open (any combination of gender and age), team size 1-4
-Registration: $29 ($1 if ordered with the race kit)
Medium Course Details
-Approximate distance (likely running distance): 11-12 mi.
-Approximate duration: 3.5 - 7 hrs
-Approximate vertical gain: 2,300 ft.
-Course designed and pre-run by: Mats Jansson
-Divisions: Mixed open (any combination of gender and age), team size 1-4
-Registration: $29 ($1 if ordered with the race kit)
Long Course Details
-Approximate distance (likely running distance): 15-16 mi.
-Approximate duration: 5 – 11 hrs
-Approximate vertical gain: 4,400 ft.
-Course designed and pre-run by: Mats Jansson
-Divisions: Mixed open (any combination of gender and age), team size 1-4
-Registration: $29 ($1 if ordered with the race kit)
Further instructions follow registration.
If you have any questions, please e-mail mats@trackme360.com