Routes & Maps

These are the standard routes for this race. As of 2019, we also have alternative routes if needed. If the Skagit is still under repair in 2019, we have another route in Manning Park with mountains and views.

Legs

Leg 1 Cathedral Distance 29 km/18 miles. Detailed route and profile. Photo tour. Relay Leg 1.

Leg 2 Trapper Distance 37 km/23 miles. Detailed route and profile. Photo tour. Relay Leg 2 and Relay Leg 3.

Leg 3 Bonnevier Distance 19 km/12 miles. Detailed route and profile. Photo tour. Relay Leg 4.

Leg 4 Heather Distance 40 km/25 miles. Detailed route and profile. Photo tour. Relay Leg 5 and Relay Leg 6.

Leg 5 Skagit Distance 36 km/22 miles. Detailed route and profile. Photo tour. Relay Leg 7 and Relay Leg 8.

Leg 6 Skyline Distance 33 km/20 miles. Detailed route and profile. Photo tour. Relay Leg 9.

Overall Routes

120 Mile and Relay

120 mile and relay do all the legs shown above.

Full map: Bob Plummer's map in PDF format.
Overall elevation gain = 8682 m. Loss= 8287 m.

70 Mile Route

Start at Blackwall Peak to Bonnevier junction.  Then do Legs 4 to 6 above.  
Gain = 4055 m. Loss= 4800 m.

50 Mile Route

Start at Cayuse Flats and go to Cascade. Then do Legs 5 and 6 above. 
Gain = 3271 m. Loss = 2810 m.

40 Mile Route

Start at Sumallo Grove, go through Skagit and then do Skyline. 40 mile route.  
Gain = 2792 m. Loss = 2152 m.

Relay Legs

Descriptions: relay leg 1 Cathedral, relay leg 2 Ashnola, relay leg 3 Trapper, relay leg 4 Bonnevier, relay leg 5 Heather, relay leg 6 Cayuse Flats, relay leg 7 Cascade, relay leg 8 Shawatum, and relay leg 9 Skyline.
See also Race Guide.

Alternative Routes

We now have alternative routes in case the Ashnola area or Skagit area is not accessible.