The Bolton Mountain Fun Run 50K
Saturday, August 25th, 2007, 7:00 AM, Richmond, Vermont The second running of the Bolton Mountain Fun Run 50K will take place on August 25th. The 'Fun Run is an incredible summertime link-up of hiking, skiing and snowmobiling trails going from Richmond Village to Bolton ridge- and back again. Needless to say, the course is hilly and covers over 8000' of elevation gain / loss. Right-click here and 'Save Target As...' for 3D GoogleEarth map The Course The course starts at the Camel's Hump Middle school. After running a short distance up Brown's Trace, the VAST trail breaks off steeply and continues rolling for about 6K to Stage road and then Bolton Notch road at 10K. This section passes through the Preston Pond conservation area and is beautiful. The trail then crosses Notch Road on the VAST and continues steeply over a low shoulder of Bolton Ridge and dropping down to the Bolton Mountain Access road. From here pick up the Catamount cross-country ski trail until...