Duncan Ridge Trail
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Duncan Ridge Trail - Blairsville, GA
The Duncan Ridge Trail event offers two trail race distances starting and finishing at Vogel State Park’s Lake Trahlyta in the North Georgia Mountains. The event features a 50K and a 30K course that use the Coosa Backcountry Trail and the Duncan Ridge Trail.
The 50K is an out-and-back route that follows the Coosa Backcountry Trail north, turns onto the Duncan Ridge Trail toward Coosa Bald, and turns around at Fish Gap (FS 88) near mile 15.5 before returning to the finish. The 50K route includes more than 10,000 feet of elevation gain. The 30K follows the Coosa Backcountry Trail onto the Duncan Ridge Trail to White Oak Stomp, then uses FS 39 and Wolf Pen Gap to return to the finish. All running is on trails except for a quarter mile of paved road inside the park.
Aid stations are placed along the course and are stocked with water, sports drink, and typical trail race snacks. The course uses seven aid stations numbered AS#1 through AS#7; several are encountered again on the return for the 50K. Runners may elect the 30K option at the second aid station but must inform an aid station volunteer. The finish line is on the bridge leading to shelter #1 under the Duncan Ridge banner. The course is open for a fixed period with strict cut-offs. All proceeds are returned to park volunteers each year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
