Pleasant Creek Loop (IA)

Submitted by dwangsness on Sun, 05/10/2020 - 11:08am
Description

Admin note: Here is a CCW segment (currently 53:15) from the entrance parking lot. Clockwise times may be faster.

The 8.6 mile loop consists primarily of dirt and grass trails with rolling hills.  Depending on time of year it can have small water crossings and muddy areas.  The trail is park of an Pleasant Creek State Park in Iowa.  The trial offers visitors scenic views of wooded hills, marshy areas and meadows.  It is used by hikers, runners, bikers and horses year round.

The Brothers (WA)

Submitted by DebbFromThe80s on Sun, 05/10/2020 - 05:07am
Description

A true Olympic Peninsula classic. Starts with an easy run to Lena Lake, followed by a series of route-finding challenges through blowdowns and burn zones until the base of the Brothers. Then it's almost a straight shot of steep snow (or scree) running/slogging to the top.

This summit is "The Brothers" on a map which is the south summit on the ridge; to the north is the "North Brother".  The FKT route is to the higher south summit.

- Submitted by Deborah Glosser