Join us in our 5th year of conquering the hills and mountains where General Patrick Connor and his soldiers staked numerous mining claims in the early 1860s!
As you're cruising along steep mining roads, ascending towering peaks, navigating gnarly ATV trails, you'll be treated to majestic views of the surrounding Oquirrh, Stansbury, & Onaqui Mountains, as well as beautiful Rush Valley.
The 50-Mile Course will take you up the old Gisbourne Toll Road, through the Jacob City Ruins, down Dry Canyon, along the rolling Bald Mountain foothills, up Soldier Canyon and its South Fork, down Chandler Fork, around the Lion Hill Loop Trail and to the summit of Porphyry Hill (8,716') - twice! - , back up Chandler Fork, up to Bald Mountain East (10,006'), down to Commodore Pass, up Bald Mountain West (9,626'), & back down the old Gibson Toll Road! You'll be faced with 5 substantial climbs, ranging between 2,000 & 3,300 ft each!
Aid Station #1 Jacob City (mile 4.75)
Aid Station #2 Start/Finish Area (mile 12.5)
Aid Station #3 Soldier Canyon (mile 18.6)
Aid Station #4 Ophir Canyon (mile 23)
Aid Station #5/6/7 Lion Hill Loop Trailhead (miles 24, 32, & 40)
Aid Station #8 Commodore Pass (mile 45.5)
Total Mileage: ~52 miles
Total Vert: ~14,000 ft.
The 50k Course will take you up Soldier Canyon and its South Fork, down Chandler Fork, around the Lion Hill Loop Trail and to the summit of Porphyry Hill (8,716'), back up Chandler Fork, up to Bald Mountain East (10,006'), down to Commodore Pass, up Bald Mountain West (9,626'), & back down the old Gisbourne Toll Road! You'll be faced with 3 substantial climbs, ranging between 2,000 & 3,300 ft each!
Aid Station #1 Soldier Canyon (mile 6.2)
Aid Station #2/4 Ophir Canyon (mile 10.5 & 20)
Aid Station #3 Lion Hill Loop Trailhead (mile 11.7)
Aid Station #5 Commodore Pass (mile 24.3)
Total Mileage: 31.1 miles
Total Vert: ~9,500 ft.
