Hey there, Trail Lickers and Mud Pickers,

Looks like we’ll be heading up-county this Saturday for a fine morning on some very fine single-track trails. For some reason my intuition is telling me to take us up to Log House Road so we can stomp on the Northern reaches of the Seneca Greenway Trail. We haven’t been up there since way back in April, so we are due. Should be some good mud out there too, given the recent downpours we’ve had!

This is a nice out-and-back course that meanders South crossing Watkins Road and then Huntmaster Road. Before getting to Brink Road, you’ll hit the trail intersection with the Goshen Branch Trail. Take Goshen Branch (left)it out to the end before turning around to head back. More details below.

But first, here are the announcements:

  • SIGN UP! The 6th Annual Muddy Shoes Summer Fat Ass 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:

Location: Seneca Greenway at Log House Road Trailhead

Address: 23521-23599 Log House Rd. Gaithersburg, MD 20882

Coords: 39.243936, -77.207249

Date: 08 July 2023

Time: 0730

Course: South on Greenway from lot. After 1.6 miles cross Watkins Road. Trail continues 100 feet up the road. Continue South for 2.75 miles to Huntmaster Road. Cross over. Watch out for the alligator in the creek to your right. Continue for ~.75 miles to intersection with Goshen Branch Trail. Bear left onto GBT and run to end (~1.3 miles). Turn around, run back.

Distance: About 12.75 miles (feel free to do shorter or longer)

Pace: Slow, fast and in-between; all are welcome!

Vibe: Chill. No whining permitted.

Snacks and Beverages: Yes, we’ll provide!

Hope to C U there cuz these trails ain’t gonna run themselves!

Cheers,

Muddy Shoes