Tiadaghton Trail Challenge
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Tiadaghton Trail Challenge
The Tiadaghton Trail Challenge takes place in the Pine Creek Valley of the Tiadaghton State Forest, starting and finishing at the Tiadaghton State Forest Resource Management Center near Waterville, PA. The event features technical terrain including rocky paths, moss-covered trails, and significant elevation changes through oak and hemlock forests. Participants can choose between two primary distances:
- 1/2 Marathon: A loop course including the Eiger Trail, a 1,000-foot climb, and a steep descent on the Log Slide Trail.
- 10K: A loop featuring a climb on the narrow Gleason Trail and views across the valley from Huntley Mountain.
The 1/2 Marathon route includes a section passing the ruins of an old fire tower at the highest point of the mountain and a final 800-foot ascent on the Wolf Path, which includes a small stream crossing and a technical dried stream bed. The 10K course utilizes the Old Wagon Road along Pine Creek and sections of the Tiadaghton Trail, which was originally established by the Boy Scouts of America.
The event provides fully stocked aid stations and a post-race celebration with food. Overall first-place awards are presented to the top male and female finishers. All pre-registered participants receive event gear. Proceeds benefit a memorial scholarship fund for graduating seniors at Jersey Shore Area High School. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
