2019 AC100 Melissa Danehey at Vincent Gap Aid Station. Photo: Kaori Photo.
Section Length: 4.5 miles
Driving Distance: 3.3 miles / 8 minutes
Checkpoint: VINCENT GAP
Drop Bags: YES
Crew: YES
Aid Station Leader: Brian Hershberger
Maps by Marcus England
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Leaving an exciting early morning aid station, runners head up the PCT out of the aid station. 1 mile later, the trail passes Grassy Hollow Visitor Center. Pit toilets are available off the trail to the left. 3.5 miles past the Inspiration Point aid station (PAS)*, a picturesque view of the next challenge comes into view at 9,406’ Mt. Baden-Powell. Runners then dive downhill another mile to 6,600’ Vincent Gap, where they cross Hwy 2 and prepare for the longest climb of the race.