Duncan Ridge Trail
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Duncan Ridge Trail 50K / 30K : Vogel State Park, Blairsville, GA
The event offers two trail distances:
- 50K
- 30K
The courses run on the Coosa Backcountry Trail and the Duncan Ridge Trail. The route starts and finishes at Lake Trahlyta in Vogel State Park. The 50K includes more than 10,000 feet of elevation gain and follows an out-and-back routing. All proceeds are returned to park volunteers.
Course details, cutoffs and aid stations
The race starts in front of cabin 20 and follows the Coosa Backcountry Trail north, crossing Highway 180, then turning onto the Duncan Ridge Trail toward Coosa Bald. The 50K turnaround is at Fish Gap (Forest Service road 88) at mile 15.5; the 30K turns at White Oak Stomp and follows FS 39 toward Wolf Pen Gap before returning. The finish is on the bridge leading to shelter #1 under the Duncan Ridge banner.
The course is open for 10 hours with strict cutoffs: 5 hours at the 15.5-mile turnaround and 9 hours at mile 27.5. There are seven aid stations stocked with water, sports drink and typical trail snacks at the following locations and mileages: AS#1 (3.5 mi, Coosa Backcountry Trail and FS 107), AS#2 (8 mi, DRT and FS 39 at White Oak Stomp), AS#3 (13 mi, DRT and FS 4 at Mulky Gap), AS#4 (15.5 mi, DRT and FS 88 at Fish Gap), AS#5 (18 mi, DRT and FS 4 at Mulky Gap), AS#6 (23 mi, DRT and FS 39 at White Oak Stomp), AS#7 (27.5 mi, Coosa Backcountry Trail and FS 107). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.