Jewel 18
COURSE DETAILS
Start/Finish:
Snake Creek Gap, Coordinates: 34.664175, -85.059646
Distance: 18 miles
Total Elevation Gain: ≅3,300'
Number of Aid Stations: 2
Cut off: 6 hours
Average High/Low Race Day Temp: 83.3/60.7
Course type: 91% Single Track, 6% Grave Forest Road, 3% Road
COURSE OVERVIEW
There’s a surprising steep climb out from Snake Creek Gap before runners get to the beautiful ridgeline running.
7ish miles from there runners hit Stover Creek Aid Station before running more single-track and the infamous rock garden. This rock garden is legendary for it’s inconsistent sized boulders along with its steep climbs. Once runners make it through that they’ll pop out to the power lines all while cursing our names.
Runners hit the power lines and are on the homestretch. Just a few more pesky miles and a fun hill called Mount Baker at the end before flying into the finish line, a nice chair and an icy cold Coca Cola.
