Mountain Runs
“Eric and the Bear” photo from Loon Mountain Race featured in Runners World Online Digest
The mid July issue of Runners World Digest features the photography of Scott Mason and the great shot he got of Eric Blake’s encounter with a Bear at the Milers’ Loon Mountain Race on July 4th.
This year’s Loon Race had a record 208 finishers who braved the 40%+ grades of the the Upper More >
Mt. Eisenhower (9 Miles)
Rock and Root Rating: 5
Hilliness: 5
Mud Rating: 3
This is probably one of the harder runs I’ve done, but fun nonetheless. Taking the Edmunds Trail from Mt. Clinton Rd. makes for a steep, rocky ascent. Once you reach tree line it flattens out and the footing becomes better. On More >
Mt. Washington Road Race Course Description
CAUTION : OBJECTS IN PICTURES MAY BE STEEPER THAN THEY APPEAR.
Here is my course description of the Mt. Washington Road Race. I live in North Conway, NH, about 30 minutes from the mountain. I get to train on the road quite often and thought it might be helpful to people More >
Moat Mountain Trail (10 Miles)
Rock and Root Rating: 3
Hilliness: 4
Mud Rating: 1-2
The Moat Ridge is the Mt. Washington Valley’s version of the Franconia Ridge. The views from the ridge span in all directions. There are great views of the Presidentials from North Moat and great views of the Mt.Washington Valley and More >
Green Hills Preserve (Multiple Distances)
Length: Variable
Rock and Root Rating: 3
Hilliness: 4
Mud Rating: 1-2 (in the Spring can be a 4)
The Green Hills are the playground of local mountain runners who don’t have the time to drive to the notches but want to get some uphill running in. There are quite a few trails in More >
Baldface Loop Trail (12 Miles)
Rock & Roots Rating: 4
Hilliness: 5
Mud Rating: 2
Directions: Take Rt. 113 in East Conway towards Evans Notch. The trailhead is about 0.2 miles past the Cold River Camp in Chatham.
The Baldface Loop Trail is one of the coolest runs I have ever done. This loops is steep in More >
Mount Kearsarge (North)
Rock & Root Rating: 5
Hilliness:4
Mud Rating: 3
Not to be confused with Kearsarge that is down near Warner, NH,this is Mount Kearsarge right here in the MWV,
Kearsarge may be a short run, but it is as rocky as they come in places. The summit is wide open though and More >
Mt. Carrigan / Signal Ridge (10 Miles)
Length: 10 miles
Rock and Root Rating: 4
Hilliness: 5
Mud Rating: 2
This is quite the rocky climb, but the views at the top from the observation tower and the Signal Ridge are some of the best in the White Mountains. The trail starts off fairly flat next to a stream and winds More >
