Trail supporter Tina reports two trees are down (she also sent in these photos) on Rich Gulch trail this afternoon, that for now makes the trail impassable. EBMUD is sending out maintenance crew to attend to it. Please call EBMUD Sierra Trails office at 209-772-8204 to get updates if you plan to head out there today or anytime this week. We do not have a time estimate for when the trail will be clear. Thank you Tina!
General location of the downed trees
Another 50K/50M and Half Marathon weekend is in store April 20-22nd!
From Single Track Runnings website:
Friday April 20, 2018
We are skipping the organized 5k & 10k and instead we will do a fun run on a 1 mile loop around the campgrounds, you can do one or more loops. This is open to runners of all ages. The fun run will not be timed. Starts at 7:00pm and it will be followed with a bonfire.
Both distances start from the Gold Run campsite area. The course is an out and back course on the Coast to Crest Trail. Click on the distance to find more information. Our 50 mile race is a UTMB qualier race (4 Points).
Half Marathon (Point to Point)
13.1M – 8:00am Bus pick up, 9:00am race start.
The Half Marathon race is a point to point course, runners will get picked up from the Gold Run camping area at 8am. Runners will then be shuttled to “Campo Seco staging area” where the Half Marathon starts at 9:00am. Click on the distance to find more information.
We appreciate all you do, EBMUD (East Bay Municipal Utility District)!
John Bull Trail is now open in MCCT’s Camanche-Pardee segment near Valley Springs in the Sierra Foothills. EBMUD’s announcement:
In our continuing efforts to support our trail users, we added a new loop trail located one and a half miles east of the Campo Seco Staging Area. This new segment of trail branches off the Mokelumne Coast to Crest Trail (MCCT) to the northwest at Lawry Flat, winding through beautiful rolling hills above Pardee Reservoir. Pardee View vista point (open now) and the spur trail to the top of John Bull Peak (elevation 1053 feet) which will open later this year, offer spectacular vistas of the surrounding watershed landscape.
Visit our Camanche-Pardee segment for trail permits, maps, weather tips and safety guidelines. Share photos and comments here or on our FB page.
Join Elemental Running for the third annual Mokelumne River 50M/50K/Marathon/Half Marathon/8M. New this year — Half Marathon and support from Fleet Feet Stockton!
Race course is again along the beautiful Mokelumne Coast to Crest Trail. Visit Elemental’s website for pictures and details.
April 20th, 2013
6:00am
(Half Marathon and 8M start at 7am)
Camanche Lake South Shore Staging Area
This map shows MCCT’s last area under construction by EBMUD. June 2nd, National Trails Days, is set to be an historic day! EBMUD estimates this trail’s construction will finally be completed.
Notable facts:
Progress to Date:
Another awesome trail race through the wildflowers! Sponsored by
April 21st, 2012
6:00am
(8M starts at 8am)
Camanche Lake, California
Camanche Lake South Shore Staging Area
This event is limited to 100 runners, so register early!
COURSE
The out-and-back course runs along the Mokelumne River Coast to Crest Trail and winds along the Mokelumne River past California’s historic mining towns and old mines. Drink in the beautiful scenic views of Camanche and Pardee Lakes, oak woodlands, gorgeous wildflowers, the “Longest Mile Trail,” and wildlife that often includes the majestic Bald Eagle.
April sees typical temperatures in the 50s ⁰F and 60s ⁰F, with high humidity.
Aid stations will be located every 4-8 miles and will stock a variety of hydration and nutrition.
| Aid station | Miles | Next Aid | Crew | Drop Bags |
| Start | 0 | 4.1 | X | X |
| Lancha Plana Bridge (8M Turnaround) |
4.1 | 8.3 | ||
| Campo Seco Staging Area (Marathon Turnaround) |
12.4 | 4.1 | X | X |
| McAfee Gulch (50K Turnaround) |
16.5 | 6.9 | ||
| Gwen Mine Rd Crossing | 23.4 | 2.3 | X | |
| Middle Bar Takeout (50 Mile Turnaround) |
25.7 | 2.3 | X | |
| Gwen Mine Rd Crossing | 28 | 6.9 | X | |
| McAfee Gulch | 34.9 | 4.1 | ||
| Campo Seco Staging Area | 39 | 8.3 | X | X |
| Lancha Plana Bridge | 47.3 | 4.1 | ||
| Finish | 51.4 | 0 | X | X |
13-hour time limit for all distances. The course will close promptly at 7pm.
All times are local time (Pacific Daylight Time) on Saturday, April 21st, 2012
50M $70
50K $50
Marathon $50
8M $35
If the race does not sell out, we will accept registrations at Packet Pickup Race Morning. Entry fees increase $10 at Packet Pickup.
**You must register by Thursday, April 12th in order to be guaranteed a shirt and your requested size!
Volunteers are an essential element of any race, but especially for trail races. And we have some of the best! Interested in volunteering? Let us know here. In additional to a sweet volunteer tee (you know you want one!), we thank you with free entry into any ERT race this year. And lots of hugs and kisses.
Race Morning
Start/Finish Area
5:00-5:45am (All distances)
7:00-7:45am (8M)
All participants will receive a technical shirt, a finisher award (upon completion of the registered event), and goodie bag. Awards will be presented for the top men’s and women’s finishers in each race.
Each participant will receive a raffle ticket for entry to win one of the raffle prizes provided by Elemental Running and Training and its generous sponsors and partners. Additional tickets will be available for purchase for $2 each or three for $5.
Winners must be present to receive all finisher awards and raffle prizes. No awards or prizes will be mailed.
All spectators, crew, friends, and family are welcome to relax at the start/finish area and enjoy the atmosphere while cheering on their runners. Plenty of food and beverages will be available, as well as a post-race barbeque. Additional meal tickets are available for purchase for $7.
Donations will be accepted on behalf of the designated charitable beneficiary.
The festival area may include booths and displays by ERT partners, with product samples, demonstrations, and items for sale, so don’t forget to bring some cash.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available, so contact ERT today if you or your organization wishes to be represented at the festival.
Train with Coach Jimmy and be ready for race day! Learn about coaching opportunities with Coach Jimmy.
Coming April 23rd!
The Trail Council provided a trail update yesterday at the invitation of the esteemed West Calaveras Rotary meeting at La Contenta Golf Club in Valley Springs. We highlighted what’s happening in their backyard along the Camanche-Pardee Reservoir shores. Here’s the short presentation:
Come on out and enjoy a charming slice of the Coast to Crest Trail alongside the Mokelumne River near the tiny town known as Paloma in Calaveras County.
It’s called the James Bar Trail. Only .8 mile round trip from the trailhead, it is a very moderately sloped trail designed and built to accommodate mobility challenged hikers. Check it out here. We are carefully updating our website to include day hike pages with maps and descriptions. James Bar trail is on East Bay Municipal Utility District property, and requires trail permits. Details at the link.
That’s the title of Dana Nichol’s January 2nd Stockton Record article, reporting on this beautiful location in Camanche/Pardee segment. Thank you Dana!
mc2ct.org 