22 Mile

The 22 Mile is a stout, scenic long run that mixes Middle Fork singletrack with a stretch of Middle Fork Road on the way toward the Goldmyer area. The profile stays relatively modest compared to big mountain races, but it’s still a serious day out — especially if the weather turns classic fall PNW.

Course notes from NWTR: the 22 Mile course also crosses Burnt Boot Creek, which typically can be waded; organizers often build at least a minimal log bridge for those comfortable with a dry-foot crossing.

The 22 Mile starts on Middle Fork Trail, heads to Dingford Creek, crosses to Middle Fork Road, continues toward Goldmyer, then returns downriver on Middle Fork Trail to the finish.

Official race-day details list three aid stations at 5.9, 10.9, and 16.3 miles, a 1:00 PM cutoff to reach Aid Station C near Goldmyer, and a 6:00 PM course close.

The course crosses Burnt Boot Creek. Northwest Trail Runs notes that the creek is usually wadable and that organizers generally try to build at least a minimal log crossing.