NEW EVENT! White River Crossing - Wasco County.
Join us for this inaugural and intense 10k or 20k canyon run near Maupin OR. Run down the White River Crossing canyon dirt road, cross the river bridge and run back up the other side. Turn around and run back to the start. 1000' elevation gain total on this canyon crossing. For an extra challenge, do it again for the 20k, and a total elevation gain of 2000'. Perfect training for a Grand Canyon event.
The course is on an unimproved county road and open to the public. We are starting on the north end of the canyon, nearest to Waimic / Tygh Valley. Please approach the race start from the north side to avoid unnecessary congestion on the course.
On race Day approach start/finish line from Hwy 197, Tygh Valley OR, between Hwy 216 (Maupin) and I-84 (Dalles) From OR 197 take Tygh Valley Rd west into Tygh Valley. Proceed west on Waimic Market Rd to Waimic, veering due south and continuing through town. Turn Left on Smock Rd. Stay on Smock Rd for several miles as it makes several turns, ending at White River Crossing Rd. Go left about 1 mile to start/finish line.