Saranac Lake Backcountry 3P
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About the race
Saranac Lake Backcountry 3P is a self supported, multi-sport event held on public lands within the Saranac Lake Wild Forest. The course totals approximately 32 miles, consisting of a roughly 28 mile timed course plus two untimed neutral segments of 2 miles each at the start and finish on the Adirondack Rail Trail. Participants must be self sufficient and carry their own gear and supplies.
Participants are released in waves and individual race time starts and ends at the start/finish line just past Conley Road. The event uses public gravel roads that remain open to traffic and follows Leave No Trace ethics. There will be one small water station at Floodwood Outpost; all other supplies and equipment are pack in, pack out. Holding the event is contingent on permits from the NY DEC.
The route is organized into five segments that make up Pedal, Peak, Paddle. Teams of two or three may share segments so different people cover segments collectively. Before and after the paddle segment participants are responsible for dropping off and picking up paddle equipment at the Floodwood Outpost put in. All registrants receive a meal and there is an after party at Charlie's Inn.
Distances for the five main segments: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- Pedal: Bike 10 miles from Conley Road on Adirondack Rail Trail to Floodwood Rd.
- Peak: Run or hike 4 miles up and down Floodwood Mountain via road and trail.
- Pedal: Bike 2 miles back along Floodwood Road to Floodwood Outpost.
- Paddle: 4 miles from Floodwood to Rollins Pond circling islands and returning.
- Pedal: Bike 8 miles back on Adirondack Rail Trail to the start finish line.
