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Trail 50k
Olympic Mountains 50 km Race
Race completed
50km Distance
2,700m Elevation
6.6 Grit Score
Hardcore Level
Vertical Intensity 54 D+/km
Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
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Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
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OPENFREE MAP (LIBRE)Course Notes
You’ll start at a retired rock quarry at 2,600’ above sea level and grind your way to 5,800’. The high point of the course, a turn-around at the Buckhorn Wilderness boundary, offers huge views across the eastern slope of the Olympic range.