Bob Baxter Challenge

Submitted by orran smith on Sat, 08/12/2023 - 03:29am
Description
  • Start Laxey Promenade grid reference 442836.
  • (about 4k to first cp) Turn left at the end of the Promenade, turn right over a bridge, ascend the hill, go straight over the crossroads and at 438844 turn left up an un-tarmacked lane.
  • At a lane junction 439858 go straight on heading North  following the grass lane then go over a style 438866 onto the fell and ascend 
  • (1) 396m, Slieau Ruy 441873.
  • A ridge traverse is now taken at 320° (abt 700mtr) to 
  • (2) 452m, Slieau Ouyr 435880.
  • Follow at 270° for about 1k to

Gates of the Columbia Linkup

Submitted by Michael_Kittell on Fri, 08/11/2023 - 01:07pm
Description

This route tags the two iconic mountains, each in a different state, on the east end of Columbia River Gorge, with a swim across the Columbia River to link them.  The trails are great and the swim adds some spice!  As an added bonus, each of the two climbs involve a loop to a certain extent. The route starts at the Starvation Creek State Park. From there, the route begins with a stiff run up and down Mt. Defiance via the Mt.

Tumbledown Mountain Trail (ME)

Submitted by ErinPerryman on Fri, 08/11/2023 - 09:45am
Description

Tumbledown Mountain Trail is located in Weld, Maine. It is rough, and rugged terrain with an ascent that requires you to be on all fours the majority of the time, and to squeeze through a tight rock passage with ladder rings welded into the rocks. The ascent begins off the side of Weld Byron Road at the Loop trailhead. You ascend the Loop trail for a little over 1.6 miles before trekking across the top of Tumbledown Mountain for about 0.8 miles. You then begin your descent down Brook trail which is about 1.5 miles long.