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Great Trail Epic Course 2017

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The Epic course from Truckee to Tahoe City.
22.3
mi
Distance
2,975
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
22.29mi
Distance
2,975ft
Elevation Gain
2,264ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
7,497ft
High Point
5,859ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Run or Bike! Choose either the Elite or Classic Course!Both the Elite and Classic Courses start at the Truckee Regional Park in Truckee and finish at the Highlands Community Center (also known as Tahoe Cross Country) 925 Country Club Dr, Tahoe City, CA 96145.The Classic Course features a route through the Tahoe National Forest on fire roads, and trails. There is a paved section while on the 73 or (Fiberboard Freeway). The distance is approximately 18.9 miles or 30.5 kilometers.The Elite Course features technical segments on the Tahoe Rim Trail, Tevis Trail and Sawtooth Trail. The distance is approximately 22.25 miles or 36 kilometers and has approximately 3,000' of ascent.There are six aid stations along the course. Each station has water and Gatorade. Aid Stations further in, closer to the finish, will also have food items.

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Contributors
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