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Black Warrior 50K |
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Bankhead National Forest - Moulton Alabama |
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The 50k Course |
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The race starts and finishes at the Brushy Lake Recreational Area. The first 2.6 miles will be on gravel road then the next 26 miles will be on scenic, single track trail. It will finish with 2.8 more miles on gravel road. The 26 miles of single track trail will follow the 3 horse trail loops in the wildlife management area; The Key Mill Loop, The Brushy Loop, and The Pine Torch Loop. The course contains rolling hills the entire way. There are no major climbs but some moderately challenging sections. There will also be several creek crossings. It will be open for 9 hours.
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Miles |
Total |
Course Description |
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0.00 |
0.00 |
Starts at the bridge over Brushy Creek Lake on Forest Road 262. |
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2.60 |
2.60 |
Turn right onto Key Mill Loop (Orange Loop). |
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3.40 |
6.00 |
Aid Station #1. Trail crosses Forest Road 262. |
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2.30 |
8.30 |
Unofficial Aid Station. Creek crossing onto Brushy Loop (Blue). |
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0.20 |
8.50 |
Brushy Loop splits. Stay to the right. |
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1.75 |
10.25 |
Brushy Loop crosses Forest Road 254. |
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0.27 |
10.52 |
Brushy Loop runs concurrent with Pine Torch Loop (Yellow). |
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2.00 |
12.52 |
Aid Station #2. Keep to the right to stay on Pine Torch Loop. |
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1.20 |
13.72 |
Trail comes out on FSR 254 to cross a creek at a bridge. |
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3.46 |
17.18 |
Aid Station #3. Gravel road crossing at the spur on Pine Torch Loop. |
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2.33 |
19.51 |
Deepest creek crossing. Prepare to get wet! |
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0.85 |
20.36 |
Pine Torch Loop runs concurrent with Brushy Loop. |
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2.00 |
22.36 |
Aid Station #4. Keep to the left to stay on Brushy Loop. |
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1.88 |
24.24 |
Unofficial Aid Station. Creek crossing onto Key Mill Loop. |
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4.30 |
28.54 |
Aid Station #5. Key Mill Loop comes out to Forest Road 262. |
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2.80 |
31.34 |
Finishes at the Brushy Lake Recreational Area. |