Rock the Quarry 4-Mile Trail Challenge

Date

Start: Saturday, October 2, 2010 @ 9:00 AM

Address

Grove Stone & Sand Co.
842 Old US Hwy. 70 Black Mountain, NC

Registration Closing Date

Saturday, January 1, 2011 PST

Brief Description

From entrance of Grove Stone & Sand Co. on Old US Hwy. 70, follow posted signs and arrows to parking. Just beyond parking is the Picnic Shed for registration and start-line. Check-in & late registration will begin at 7:30. Participants will pick up race bag, numbers, and free long-sleeved t-shirt.

Additional Information

Race benefits The Presbyterian Home for Children. The trail begins at the Picnic Shelter at base of the quarry. A flat beginning, the first mile follows gravel haul road, past beaver ponds, and through wooded trail. The wooded section is about ½ mile uphill with a creek crossing. Participants come out onto the haul road for a one mile stretch that is straight uphill to the top edge of the quarry to a panoramic view of the Swannanoa Valley and Black Mountain range. The trail narrows and descends down the forested mountainside. Participants pass by horse pastureland of neighboring Camp Rockmont and finish at the Picnic Shelter. Refreshments provided immediately following the race. Awards to overall top male/female and top male/ female in each age division: 18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50 and up.

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