Duncan Ridge Trail
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Duncan Ridge Trail 50K and 30K, Vogel State Park, Blairsville GA
The Duncan Ridge Trail events are trail races held at Vogel State Park in the North Georgia Mountains, with courses on the Coosa Backcountry Trail and the Duncan Ridge Trail. The 50K course is an out and back route that uses the Coosa Backcountry Trail north out of the park, crosses HWY 180, then follows the Duncan Ridge Trail to Fish Gap at FS 88 as the turnaround. The 30K follows the same initial route and then leaves the DRT at White Oak Stomp onto FS 39 to Wolf Pen Gap before returning to the Coosa Backcountry Trail and the finish. All running is on trails except for a quarter mile of paved road inside Vogel State Park.
- 50K
- 30K
The 50K includes more than 10,000 feet of elevation gain. The finish for both races is the bridge leading to shelter #1 under the Duncan Ridge banner. There are seven aid stations positioned along the course at these approximate mile points: AS#1 (3.5), AS#2 (8), AS#3 (13), AS#4 (15.5), AS#5 (18), AS#6 (23), and AS#7 (27.5). Aid stations provide water, sports drink, and typical trail race snacks. The course has a total time limit of 10 hours with strict cutoffs, including a turnaround point at mile 15.5 and a cutoff at AS#7.
All proceeds are returned to park volunteers each year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
