West Virginia Mountain Trail Runners
A Mountain State of Running
Course Description
Valley Falls Trail Runs
Aid Stations
At the finish you will be treated to scrumptious warm soup, home baked cookies, fresh fruit and drinks.
| 10M Aid Stations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| From | To | Section Miles | Cumulative Miles |
| Start | # 1 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| # 1 | # 2 | 3 | 6.6 |
| # 2 | 10M Finish | 3.4 | 10 |
| 10k Aid Stations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| From | To | Section Miles | Cumulative Miles |
| Start | # 1 | 3 | 3 |
| # 1 | 10k Finish | 3.1 | 6.1 |
Maps
Course Map [Map]
Elevation Profile [Map]
10M Descriptions
The 10 Mile run is mainly single-track mountainous trails and old service roads. You will be crossing small creeks and enjoying beautiful views. The first 3.6 miles takes you along the banks of the Tygart Valley River on Deer Trail then loops back near the start line on Red Cardinal Trail. The next 3.9 miles climb 400 feet along Rhododendron, Dogwood and Wild Turkey Trails. The Wild Turkey Trail takes you to the highest point in the park before descending the last 2.5 miles on Dogwood and Rhododendron Trails.
10k Descriptions
The 10 K run follows the last 10 K of the directions above, basically it starts with the Rhododendron trail description above.
