Upper Canyon Edge to McCune Trail Lollipop (PA)

Submitted by Brynn Cunningham on Wed, 08/10/2022 - 10:50am
Description

This is one of the most popular running and mountain biking routes in Ohiopyle State Park. It begins at the Sugarloaf Mountain Bike Area/ Sled Hill. From there, cross Sugarloaf Road to Canyon Edge. Make a right at the first "T" in the trail, and then bear right shortly after that. This is Upper Canyon Edge, which is a nice, flowy, rocky trail. After a mile or so, take a right to get onto McCune, which begins as a gradual, non-technical grass-lined hill. You'll run through McCune Trail parking lot.

Clyde Minaret

Submitted by thebetawoman on Wed, 08/10/2022 - 10:10am
Description

Clyde Minaret is named after Norman Clyde, the High Sierras' most prolific first ascensionist. It is a very fine peak made from, not granite, but a more ancient metamorphic rock, which gives it its characteristic, almost non-Sierra-like shape of a sharp needle (as seen from the ski slopes of Mammoth). Its dark triangular SE face is home to a great classic rock climb. Agnew Meadows is the trailhead. Get there either by shuttle bus from Mammoth during the day, or arrive by a car late at night.

Rose Peak from Del Valle

Submitted by thebetawoman on Wed, 08/10/2022 - 09:49am
Description

Admin note: Cody Reed appears to have the FKT on this route, according to Strava, in around 3 1/2 hours. The gpx provided has a couple obvious issues but can be updated with future attempts.

The biggest elevation gain in the bay area. In total, nearly 20 miles for the round trip, and 5,000 vertical feet. This is one tough hike. This out-and-back route can be hiked as a long day hike, or as an overnight backpacking trip. It begins and ends at Del Valle Regional Park on the outskirts of Livermore.

7 Churfirsten

Submitted by marius.prigge@… on Wed, 08/10/2022 - 07:31am
Description

The 7 Churfirsten are a scenic mountain chain in Switzerland. You start the official Route wich is 46,5km long in the centre of Alt St. Johann, next to the church. Than start in direction of the first summit "1. Selun 2205m". Pick up the next summits wich call 2. Frümsel 2266m, 3. Brisi 2278m, 4. Zuestoll 2234, 5. Schibenstoll 2235, 6. Hinderrugg 2306m and last one Chäserrugg with 2261m. The highest point is the Brisi. When you have made this route, there is a free beer to get in the Restaurant at the Chäserrugg. Good Luck

The Macmillan Way

Submitted by Briggsy1 on Wed, 08/10/2022 - 05:45am
Description

http://www.macmillanway.org

Starts in Boston, Lincolnshire and crosses into Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, crossing through the Cotswolds, Somerset and finishes in Abbotsbury in Dorset.

The route was set up years ago to raise awareness of Macmillan Cancer Support Charity.

The route passes through some of the most beautiful of the British countryside and is not a well trodden path, so it really takes you to some remote areas.

The Hyalite Picnic

Submitted by Ryan Russ on Tue, 08/09/2022 - 01:10pm
Description

The Hyalite Picnic also know as The Hyalicknic and The Hyalite Peaknic is a backcountry triathlon modeled after the original Grand Teton Picnic. The Hyalite Picnic is an ode to one of the most beautiful canyons in the area. This route contains a fulfilling blend of mountain activities and reminds you that a big day in the mountains can be accessed right from town. This canyon is also extremely important to the area as it is home to our drinking watershed and contains 80% of our drinking water. Be sure to soak in the view throughout the day and appreciate how much this canyon has to offer.

Oneonta Gorge Falls Loop (OR)

Submitted by Abran Moore on Tue, 08/09/2022 - 12:00pm
Description

A quick(loop) tour of 2 gorges,6 Significant Water falls in ~ 14 miles

 

Clockwise from Horsetail Falls Trailhead:

Horsetail Falls Trail head to Gorge 400/Horsetail Falls Trail 438 intersect (~Mile .25)

Turn right and follow Horsetail Falls Trail 438 passing Ponytail Falls and crossing the bridge over Lower Oneonta Falls (~Mile 1.2)

Left at Oneonta Trail 424 and follow passing Triple Falls and crossing two bridges (~ mile 3)