Escarpment Trail Run

We’re looking to put together a crew to run the Escarpment trail this weekend. Options include the first half (9 miles, 2000 ft climb), the second half (11 miles, 3000 ft climb), out-and-back from the finish, and the full trail (18 mile, 4,800 ft climb).

Confirmed Runners

Lee W., Ben D., Joe M., Joe L., Michele Z., Peter H., Claudia R., Jeff K., Kevin R.

the plan (updated 6/30 6:00 P.m.)

6:00 a.m. Lee W., Michele Z., Claudia R., and Jeff K. meet at the Katonah Woods Bridge lot.

6:20 a.m. Stop at Carmel Home Depot at 6:20 to pick up Peter H. See map where to park ›› We will take four cars up (Lee’s, Peter’s, Michele’s, Claudia’s—Jeff has the option of driving separately), meeting at North Lake at 8:00 a.m. (874 N Lake Rd, Haines Falls, NY 12436). 8:00 a.m.: Joe L. drives directly to North Lake.

8:00 a.m.: Joe L., Lee W., Michele Z., Peter H., Claudia R., and Jeff K. take two cars from North Lake (Michele’s, Peter’s) leaving Claudia’s, Jeff’s, Lee’s, and Joe’s cars.

8:25 a.m.: Arrive at Big Hollow Road where Claudia and Jeff start their run.

8:40 a.m.: Joe L., Michele Z., Peter H., and Lee W. meet Joe M., Ben D., and Kevin R. at run start at the Elm Ridge Parking Area on Route 23.

After the run:

Jeff K. and Claudia R. will finish first and can take their car(s) home.

Joe L., Peter H., Lee W., Michele Z., Joe M., and Ben D. take the two remaining cars (Joe’s, Lee’s) from North lake to run start to retrieve the cars. If it seems like Kevin isn’t included, don’t worry. He’s assured me that he’s covered one way or another.

If you’re interested in running all or part of this course, add your name to the list or please email me.

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Useful Files:

Below are KML and GPX files of the Escarpment trail. You can upload these files to an app like AllTrails (AllTrails.com), Google Earth, or use PDFMaps and purchase  a map of the trail. See Map.

Escarpment Full (18 mi) escarpment_full.kml  |  escarpment_full.gpx Escarpment Last Half (11 mi) escarpment_short.kml   |   escarpment_short.gpx Escarpment First Half (9.8 mi) Escarpment_first_half.kml   |   Escarpment_first_half.gpx Escarpment First Half Plus Blackhead (11.5 mi)  Escarpment_first_half_plus_blackhead.kml   |   Escarpment_first_half_plus_blackhead.gpx

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Escarpment Trail Head on Route 23 Big Hollow Road Lot North Lake Parking Lot