Masters trail run/hike Monroe Skyline

You’ve been training all summer, now let’s see what you can do!  Join the MNC Masters for a challenging point-to-point trail run or hike on the Long Trail’s scenic Monroe Skyline, heading south from the App Gap (Route 17) to Lincoln Gap Road (trail map) – or whatever portion of that you’d like to tackle.  This will be a “no drop” outing, and all running/hiking speeds are welcome!  The full point-to-point route is somewhere between 10.2 and 11.6 miles, depending on which map you’re looking at, with 2800 ft of elevation gain over four mountain peaks (Stark Mtn, Mt Ellen, Lincoln Peak, and Mt Abe).  Meet 9am at the App Gap’s south-bound trailhead (trailhead map); parking is wherever you can find it near the top of the hill on Route 17.

For a shorter outing, consider an out-and-back hike from Lincoln Gap Road (trailhead map) to the top of Mount Abraham (5.2 miles, round trip) or beyond, with your start timed to meet the point-to-pointers at the top of Mount Abe in the 11am to 11:30 range.

DRIVERS NEEDED – We could use one or two drivers to help with the point-to-point route, either to shuttle cars to Lincoln Gap beforehand, or to pick up the point-to-pointers at Lincoln Gap and bring them back to their cars at the App Gap.  Maybe someone doing the out-and-back hike to Mt Abe could help with pick up?  Please post on Slack or email Katie Hill (khill@gmavt.net) if you can help with driving.

Runners/hikers please RSVP by Friday 9/13 (even if a “maybe”) via Slack or email to Katie Hill (khill@gmavt.net) so that we have time to coordinate rides for the point-to-point participants and make sure everyone has a partner.  Indicate whether you plan to run or hike, and which portion of the route you’ll be doing.

Check Slack for last minute changes!  Timing may need to be adjusted to accommodate the participants & transportation needs.

Questions?  Contact Katie Hill at khill@gmavt.net