Training for The Rugged Red
Details
A few of us have signed up for this half marathon in the RRG.
--The Rugged Red Half Marathon event is on Oct 3rd. Link to sign up
https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Slade/TheRuggedRed.
TRAIL OVERVIEW
Location: Jefferson Memorial Forest
Trail: The Siltstone
Distance: 12-14 miles
Elevation: 2368 ft
Route Type: out and back
Difficulty: Hard
Trail Conditions: well-maintained
Essential Hiking Gear
- Sturdy hiking boots or shoes with good traction
- 2-3 Liters of water, snacks & lunch
- backpack to hold gear
- Weather-appropriate layers (60-80 degrees)
- Trekking poles (optional)
Experience Level This hike is best suited for hikers who are comfortable with longer distances and a faster pace.
8AM meet at Cabelas, to carpool together to the trailhead. Or use the link to meet us at the Welcome
Center. If you’re meeting us at the Welcome Center, we should arrive between 930-10:00am
Link
Siltstone Trail, Kentucky - 1,226 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
Post Hike dinner TBD
DISCLAIMER
By committing to this event, you acknowledge you have read the following Disclaimer: Meetup organizers/leaders are not guides, nor are they experts. You are solely responsible for your own safety. By signing up for and attending this Meetup event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that hiking is an outdoor activity that can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possibly death. By participating in this meetup event, you acknowledge that you're of good physical standing and willing to risk the inherent dangers of the activity. All attendees participate at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury to themselves or their guests. By signing up for this event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer, and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim arising out of or related to this Meetup event