The climb up to John’s Mountain is spectacular and rewarded with a fun aid station party at the top and a fun bomb-down section on the other side. Keown falls is next with beautiful rock caves and waterfalls that most runners will appreciate sticking their heads (or whole bodies) in.

 

From Keown falls it’s a quick run to Snake Creek Gap.

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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 at the end before flying into the finish line, a nice chair and cold Coke.