Comments on: Fall Fun – What's Yours?

By: KMAX

KMAX — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:57:37 +0000

The PHT 50k was a blast and the colors were fantastic along the river! In my group of mostly first timers we were all commenting on how great the leaves and colors were (despite the constant rain).

By: blake

blake — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:59:03 +0000

My fall fun was a little trip to the mountains http://blakeintherockies.blogspot.com/
Next up is MMTR for Virginia fall colors!

By: Bryon Powell

Bryon Powell — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:22:08 +0000

Glad to hear so many have great fall race plans.

Bob, I'd love to join Alex up in the Water Gap. I haven't run up there in ages but I have to wonder if Hotdog Johnnies is open in the winter!?

Wells, I so miss running through the autumn leaves!

Trudger, ok, ok, you got me. I've spent plenty of time on the trails after the snow settled on them. Actually, I love it, too! I'd sit around until it got good and snowy and THEN go out for a trail run.

Jon, thanks for the Zion recommendations. I'll definitely be heading that way. It's just a question of whether I'll be joining others for predetermined routes or out exploring.

By: justus

justus — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:03:31 +0000

I love fall running, especially with the lower humidity and temps here on the east coast. I am running Mountain Masochist, but the real run will occur in December when I attempt my first try at Hellgate. December in the Blue Ridge Mountains with a 12:01 AM start is sure to be fun!

By: ultrastevep

ultrastevep — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:14:08 +0000

You missed one!
http://www.vhtrc.org/news/node/62

I missed a turn at mile 53 of the 54 miler and lost 45 minutes and 4 places This was in rain, fog, cold and dark…

The Massanuttens are a great place, you must miss them!
Steve

By: KMAX

KMAX — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:14:58 +0000

I'm doing my first Ultra on November 1st! Can't wait! Just got the pre-race email today… Woohoo!

http://www.vhtrc.org/events/pot-h50.htm

By: neverstoprunning

neverstoprunning — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:10:15 +0000

For folks in the San Francisco Bay Area, PCTR has a number of great trail runs throughout the Fall. Muir Beach in November, and Rodeo Beach in December are beautiful! http://www.pctrailruns.com/

By: Jon Allen

Jon Allen — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 02:10:05 +0000

Bryon-
If you're heading to Zion's, I have three recommendations. The first is rather long and requires a shuttle and car support. Start at Kolob Canyons, run down Hop Valley Trail to Wildcat Canyon, then run the whole West Rim. I believe it is 35+ miles and comes highly recommended by some friends of mine.

If you want 2 much shorter runs, I did two that are great. The first is Hidden Canyon. Only 3 miles if you go to the back of the canyon but a nice jaunt with some bouldering in a shaded, beautiful canyon. The other is the East Mesa trail to Observation Pt. Starts outside the park and is a bit tricky to find the start. Most of the run is uneventful through fairly flat pine forests, but then you emerge at the amazing Observation Pt. It is the easy way, rather than climbing from the canyon.

But no matter what you do, it's a great place to explore!

By: trudginalong

trudginalong — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:09:22 +0000

What do you mean last run in the mountains? Don't tell me ultrarunners don't run in the snow, some of us get excited for it! I always look forward to that first snow run. Oh, and beardcicles too!

By: wells2123

wells2123 — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:06:42 +0000

Hi Bryon, Autumn here in Nashville is always beautiful.I look forward to the leaves changing and the cooler temps. Here in Nashville we have a 2 city parks called "Percy and Edwin Warner Parks" these 2 parks come together to make for some great Autumn Trail running in the heart of Nashville. The sweet single track covered with falling leaves makes this place even more special to me. Happy Trails