Escarpment Trail Run Course Profile

Windham, NY, New York

• Distance: 30 miles
• Elevation Gain: 9,200 ft
• Elevation Loss: 9,200 ft
• High Point: 3,800 ft
• Low Point: 2,000 ft
• Time Limit: 10 hours
• Month: July
• Finisher Rate: ~60%

Widely considered the most brutal 30-mile trail race in the Eastern United States. The course follows the Escarpment Trail along the Catskill Mountain ridge with relentless steep climbs and descents over rocky, rooty terrain. No aid beyond water at a few locations.

Aid Stations

Name	Mile	Elevation	Crew Access	Drop Bag	Cutoff
Dutcher Notch	7	2,800 ft	No	No	—
Colgate Lake	14	2,600 ft	No	No	—
North Point	21	3,400 ft	No	No	—
Palenville	27	2,200 ft	No	No	—

Course Segments

Segment	Miles	Terrain	Difficulty	Notes
Windham to Dutcher Notch	0–7	climb	hard	Steep rocky climb to start. Set the tone.
Dutcher Notch to Colgate Lake	7–14	rolling	extreme	Most technical section. Rock scrambles.
Colgate Lake to North Point	14–21	climb	extreme	Relentless climbing on exposed ridgeline.
North Point to Finish	21–30	descent	hard	Steep descent to finish. Watch your footing.

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