Appalachian Crossing

Logistics, Costs, Schedule, Other

This page will be updated as runners/volunteers are identified

LOGISTICS
Arrive at Lehmann’s Wednesday evening. Dinner will be ready from 6pm on. We have a few beds and air mattresses, but bring your pad and sleeping bag too. We will cover Day 1 run maps and crew driving directions. If you know your way around and choose to skip this fine evening of camaraderie you can meet us at Valley Health Care in Mill Creek, WV at 7:30am Thursday 9/3. Please let me know if you are meeting us in Mill Creek Wednesday morning.

VOLUNTEERS
To be determined

COSTS
$100 per runner will cover the following;
Very cool Patagonia long sleeve shirt
Wednesday supper
Thursday campground fee and supper
Friday cabin rental at Seneca Rocks, bring something for the potluck supper or you can go to the nearby restaurant on you own
Saturday camping and supper at Young’s near Franklin, WV
Aid Station; water, pop, ice, Gatorade, Heed, gels, fruit, pbj, turkey, chips, cookies, potatoes, other surprise foods, general First Aid
Feel free to bring something to add

I’ll also buy a supply of snacks, fruit, chips, drinks and other post run fare. BYOB

Breakfast each day you are on your own.

OTHER
There will not be enough room for everyone to bring a cooler. We will consolidate.
Try to pack your stuff in large duffles or bins rather than numerous smaller ones.

SCHEDULE  
Wednesday 9/2
4:00 pm and on arrive at Lehmann’s home for supper of lasagna and pizza, run review, last rites. If you know your way around and choose to skip this fine evening of camaraderie you can meet us at Valley Health Care in Mill Creek, WV at 7:30am Thursday 9/3. Please let me know if you are meeting us in Mill Creek Wednesday morning. If you need to leave a vehicle there you must let me know so I can make arrangements.
 
Thursday 9/3 – 31 Miles
7:00 am leave Helvetia for Mill Creek.  Runners can leave their vehicle at Lehmann’s house, or it may be one of the crew vehicles.

We will camp Thursday evening at the Laurel Fork Campground in the Laurel Fork Wilderness Area. No phone, no cell coverage, no services, a nice river to bathe in. There will be subs for a afternoon snack at the finish, and something good with lots of calories for supper.

Today’s Crew A & B will be …….to be determined

Friday 9/4 – 33 Miles
8:00 am start running. This will be a long day crossing over the Sinks of Gandy and Spruce Knob. You will be in some remote country on Spruce Mt. If the weather should be inclement, it will be very inclement up there. A compass would be a smart thing to have with.

Finish at Yokum’s Motel on Rt. 28 1/4 mile north of Seneca Rocks. I will reserve a cabin/cabins.. There is a  shower and kitchen in each cabin. We can cook supper or try Yokum’s Restaurant near the cabin. They serve dinner till 8pm.
Yokum’s phone 800 772-8342 or 304 567-2351

Today’s Crew A & B will be …….to be determined

Saturday 9/5 – 31 Miles
8:00 am start running. Up Seneca Rocks, over North Fork Mountain, across the South Branch of the Potomac Valley. The latter 2/3 of today’s run will be on small secondary roads. You may want to change to road shoes at Aid #1.  It could be hot if it’s hot. There is a river to jump in at the finish today. There will be a shuttle to Saturday nights accommodations.

We will stay this evening at the Young’s Family Camp. There is 1 shower and plenty of camping space in the yard. Phone there is  304 358-3329. Margaret, Lydia, Kelley and several other Young’s will prepare a fine meal.  The Camp is 6 miles from Franklin.

We will leave our gear here and return Sunday afternoon to pack up.

Today’s Crew A & B will be……..to be determined

Sunday 9/6 – 25 Miles
7:45 am we will shuttle back to the course to begin running at 8:00. Big climb up Shenandoah Mt, long ridge, big descent to Brandywine Lake. Swimming in lake and showers too. It is a short drive back to the Young’s.

Today’s Crew A & B will be……..to be determined

We will go to Thompson’s Restaurant in Franklin for dinner, pay your own way. This will be around 3 or 4pm.

Drive back to Elkins, then Mill Creek were we may have left vehicles Thursday morning, then to Helvetia. You are welcome to stay overnight.

Questions  304 924-5835 H,  304, 613-7796 M  mailto:irunwv@gmail.com
Dan