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SATURDAY TRAIL RUN WITH MUDDY SHOES

Hello Trail Enthusiasts!

Welcome to the last Saturday of June! We are sloooooowly rolling into Summer. At this point we’re pretty much past the cool weather of Spring but not yet into the sweltering days of a DMV Summer (That’s coming next week!). Given that, you might as well hit the trails now while the temps are more agreeable. Make no mistake, we’ll be hittin’ the single track when it is sweltering later on but for now, enjoy!

This week we head down-county for a real treat. We’ll convene at Violette’s Lock for a nice ramble through the woods of Block House Point, Pennyfield Lock (site of the world-famous Muddy Shoes Stone Mill Aid Station) and the C&O Canal. Great trails and great sights! And of course the camaraderie is second-to-none! Bring a chair to hang afterwards.

Weather looks to be coming with a chance of precip. It will be hit or miss but just know that ya might get wet. I’ll bring the pop-up tent in case we need it. Disclaimer: If there are thunderstorms (imminent or occurring) then we don’t run and this could be a game time call.

OK, announcements:

– Summer Fat Ass is happening again! Coach Mike (Chau) has reserved the pavilion and the date is set for Saturday July 25th. Great event. More details coming!

Now for the run details…

Location: Violette’s Lock

Address: 13001 Violette’s Lock Rd, Darnestown, MD 20874

Date: 27 June 2026

Time: 0730 – 1030

Course: Clockwise loop up to Blockhouse Point then down to Pennyfield Lock and back up to start on canal. Do this x2. Can go counterclockwise on second loop for kicks.

Caltopo: https://caltopo.com/m/0ULHJ

Distance: 2 loops. Each loop equals 6.35 miles for a grand total of 12.7 miles

Pace: Fast, slow and in-between

Vibe: Chill…very chill

Hope to C U there cuz THESE TRAILS AIN’T GONNA RUN THEMSELVES!

Namaste,

Muddy Shoes