Westmore Mountain Challenge
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About the race
The Westmore Mountain Challenge is a one day, point to point trail event that crosses five mountains : Moose, Hor, Pisgah, Haystack, and Bald : covering about 26 miles with a cumulative elevation gain of roughly 6142 ft. The full route links multiple trail segments and roads and is described in detail by NorthWoods staff.
The route begins with the Moose and Hor trails, continues to Mount Pisgah, passes a staffed Lunch Station at Long Pond, then includes Haystack before finishing on Bald Mountain and descending to Mad Brook. Individual trail segments published by the organizer list approximate miles and elevation gain for each mountain and for the event as a whole.
Staffed water and aid stations are located at the CCC Road overlook, Long Pond Lunch Station, and Mad Brook. The Long Pond station provides water, food, restrooms, and a shuttle option. A food truck and participant meal vouchers are available at the campus finish. Shuttle services are used for morning drop offs and for selected transfers during the day; parking is not allowed at the Moose Mountain start.
Entry is limited under a state permit to reduce trail erosion. Registration is typically time limited and refunds are not provided. Recommended equipment and practices include layered clothing, navigation preparation, a headlamp if attempting the full distance, a charged cell phone where service exists, and adherence to Leave No Trace principles. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.