West Almond Trails IMPACT Run

West Almond Trails IMPACT Run

IMPACT Friends Improving Allegany County Trails hosts a trail event at the Phillips Creek State Forest parking area on State Route 244 near Belmont, NY. Distances offered include:

• 5K: run and walk, Trail 3 loop at Phillips Creek State Forest
• 10K: run and walk, route via Trails 3 and 4 and Stewart Forest Road
• 25K: run, trails and gravel or seasonal roads across three state forests

Courses run through Phillips Creek, Turnpike and Palmers Pond State Forests and pass through rolling hardwood stands and older pine plantations. The 5K follows Trail 3 clockwise, is close to a true 5 kilometer distance, and includes rolling terrain with wet spots and a longest climb of about 25 m near the 4 km mark. The 10K uses combinations of Trail 3, Trail 4, Stewart Forest Road and Trail 5, includes one creek crossing, variable topography and an overall elevation loss of roughly 60 m over the first 7.5 km that is recovered over the final 2.5 km. The 25K follows many different trails and about 4.5 km of gravel or seasonal roads, with creek crossings, mud and varied hills.

The host is a volunteer led, membership driven nonprofit focused on trail improvements. Event operations are supported by volunteers, local emergency and ambulance services, radio communications volunteers and scout logistics assistance. Proceeds and donations support the host group's mission. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.