Bay de Noc / Grand Island Trail (MI)

Submitted by pbakwin on Thu, 12/28/2017 - 01:29pm
Description

The Bay de Noc/Grand Island Trail is a 39+ mile trail that parallels the Whitefish River, starting from 1/2 to 2 miles east of the river. The trail follows the approximate location of an ancient Chippewa Indian portage route used to carry canoes and supplies between Lake Superior and Lake Michigan. Following the river bluff for a considerable distance, it offers hikers, bikers and horse riders many extended views to the west across the Whitefish River Valley.

Adventure Hiking Trail (IN)

Submitted by pbakwin on Thu, 12/28/2017 - 01:21pm
Description

The Adventure Hiking Trail is a rugged loop through the limestone hills of southern Indiana, taking in hardwood forest, cliff views, and creeks, seldom missing the chance for a big climb or descent. It is a challenge in any season, though probably most runnable from late fall through late spring. The trail is well marked and generally well maintained, though there are plenty of opportunities for wrong turns, and wind and ice storms can drop trees on the trail any time of year.

East Dupage River (IL)

Submitted by pbakwin on Thu, 12/28/2017 - 01:17pm
Description

This unusual challenge was posted by Peter Hubbard:

Run Across Illinois (IL)

Submitted by pbakwin on Thu, 12/28/2017 - 01:13pm
Description

Scotty Kummer posted:

"Between June 30, 2013 and July 7, 2013, Shan Riggs ran across the State of Illinois (Supported) from Brookport, IL to the Wisconsin Border at HWY 45.  A total of 410 miles in 6 days, 18 hours, 26 minutes.  Chuck Schultz also completed the route (unsupported) in 7 days, 5 hours and 28 minutes."

Likely he means "self supported" rather than "unsupported".  Note that we do not know if these are FKTs - possibly some TransCon runners have gone faster?

Lake Geneva Shore Path (WI)

Submitted by pbakwin on Thu, 12/28/2017 - 01:04pm
Description

The Wisconsin Explorer blog describes Lake Geneva Shore Path this way:

"The Lake Geneva Lake Shore Path is a 21 mile trail of clever, unique, and unforgettable hiking. It is a 2 foot wide single track footpath encircling Geneva Lake that meanders through the yards of historic and modern estates.

Arrowhead Trail (MN)

Submitted by pbakwin on Thu, 12/28/2017 - 12:33pm
Description

The Minnesota DNR describes the Arrowhead Trail:

"The 135 mile David Dill/Arrowhead State Trail extends from the intersection with the Taconite State Trail (near Tower) to three miles south of International Falls. The natural surface trail is used primarily for snowmobiling.

Run Across Indiana (IN)

Submitted by pbakwin on Thu, 12/28/2017 - 12:23pm
Description

The Run Across Indiana route is an open course route. Because of the state's geography, you may choose any route that connects the eastern and western borders of the state. The shortest possible route will be in the range of 150 miles, but all things considered, a preferred route is likely to be a little longer. The route shown on the map is for illustration purposes only; it is not the route that Andy Bauermeister ran in 2014, and it is not a recommended route.