About the Pine Mountain 500
The course sends you down a road from the summit, loops around the base, and then drives you straight up a ski hill staircase. The stairs are the point. There are several route options, from a single climb to repeating the whole thing multiple times, so how much suffering you take on is mostly your call. The terrain is mixed, road and then a steep outdoor staircase.
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Distances & Start Times
3 Miles8/2/2026 09:00$40
6 Miles8/2/2026 08:30$45
12 Miles8/2/2026 08:00$50
2 Miles8/2/2026 08:30$40
4 Miles8/2/2026 08:30$45
8 Miles8/2/2026 08:00$50
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