Big Bear Squatch North
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BIG BEAR SQUATCH NORTH
BIG BEAR SQUATCH NORTH is a mountain trail event at Bear Mountain State Park in New York, co-hosted by Sassquad and the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. The event features multiple course options on a lollipop route through rugged, technical singletrack with steep climbs, rock scrambles, cliffs, and scenic outlooks.
Distances:
- 13.1 mile half marathon with about 2,600 ft of elevation gain
- 10K with about 1,400 ft of elevation gain
- 10K Ruck with separate lightweight and heavyweight divisions
The field is capped at 400 participants across all events and has sold out in recent years. There is a six hour overall cutoff; pace requirements are specified for completion. The course is marked with colored ribbons (10K in pink; first 8ish miles of the half in blue) and directional signs. GPX files and a course map are provided.
Aid is available at staffed and water-only stations; the Queensboro aid station and the West Mountain water station are on course and are not crew-accessible. The start and finish are at the Anthony Wayne Recreation Area off the Palisades Interstate Parkway. Required gear includes a charged cell phone, water or hydration pack (recommended 1.5 L), at least 200 extra calories, a whistle, and a GPX course map on a device. Ruck competitors must carry a pack with specified dry weights and receive a GoRuck patch.
The event supports trail maintenance by the Trail Conference. Refunds are not offered; deferral policies apply under stated conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
