Hey Mud Joggers and Trail Patriots,
Ready for some pre-fireworks trail running? Get yer sparklers ready cuz we got it for ya! So, while we usually run Tuesday evenings, due to the pending 247th birthday of the US of A, we will be switching to a morning run so we can all celebrate with friends and family and enjoy some fireworks later in the evening!
OK before the details here are the announcements:
– SIGN UP! The 6th Annual Muddy Shoes Summer Fatass is coming on Saturday July 15th. This awesome low-key trail event, located in Seneca Creek State Park, is followed by a fun post-run potluck feast and mingle (Muddy Shoes supplies meat and plant proteins and some other stuff). We’ll have an alcohol permit so there will be adult beverages to enjoy in moderation. And, sorry, Dude, the permit does not cover weed. For more info https://www.facebook.com/events/542645244617986
– Don’t miss out on Muddy Shoes merch! Not only do we have Muddy Shoes baseball hats ($15) and buffs ($10), we have official Muddy Shoes re-usable cups ($5)! Great to carry with you to lower your carbon footprint on the planet! Plus, they look awesome! Please see Coach Phil or Coach Mike (Chau).
OK, now for the run details. Since this is a holiday run we’ll change things up a little.
Location: Lake Needwood
Address: 15700 Needwood Lake Circle (parking lot by the Hiker-Biker Trail)
Coords: 39.114925, -77.127917
Date: 4th of July 2023
Time: 0800
Course: Across dam and onto Parilla Path. Continue up West side of lake to Needwood Road. Cross lake on Needwood Road. Cross road and take left onto Beaver Tale (aka Upper Rock Creek Trail). Take Beaver Tale to Muncster Mill Rd. Cross Muncaster Mill Road. After 100 feet take left onto Lower Redland Trail. This for ~ 1.5 miles to trail intersection and take right. Continue for .3 miles to gate at Muncaster Road. Turn around, head back to trail intersection (.3 miles) Bear right up hill onto Upper Redland Trail and continue for ~ 1.8 miles to Muncaster Mill Road. Cross road and head back down Beaver Tale Trail to Needwood Road. Cross road and head up through park entrance. Head up road for .10 mile and duck into woods on your right onto Mudcat Trail. Continue down on East side of lake back to parking lot. Easy Peazy, Lemon squeezy!
Distance: Just under 8.5 miles (feel free to do shorter or longer)
Pace: Slow, Fast and In-between; all are welcome!
Vibe: Chill
Snacks and Beverages: Yes, we’ll provide!
Hope to C U there cuz these trails ain’t gonna run themselves!
Cheers,
Muddy Shoes