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267 acres in the headwaters of the Bear River donated by PGE for CalFire demonstration forests

8/11/2022

267 acres in the headwaters of the Bear River in Nevada and Placer counties, were acquired as part of the Pacific Watershed Lands Stewardship Council’s commitment to permanently conserve watershed lands for the public good. The lands are being donated from Pacific Gas and Electric and will be managed in partnership with the Shasta Land Trust and Bear Yuba Land Trust who will hold conservation easements on the properties.

CALIFORNIA DEMONSTRATION STATE FOREST SYSTEM ADDS 2,500 ACRES TO STATEWIDE TOTAL FOR RESEARCH, RESTORATION AND CONSERVATION (Sacramento)
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) announced today the addition of more than 2,500 acres to its demonstration state forest system. Acquisition of these forested properties increases opportunities for critical research, forest restoration, and public recreation. These two new properties, comprised of 2,246 acres along South Cow Creek in Shasta County and 267 acres in the headwaters of the Bear River in Nevada and Placer counties, were acquired as part of the Pacific Watershed Lands Stewardship Council’s commitment to permanently conserve watershed lands for the public good.

The lands are being donated from Pacific Gas and Electric and will be managed in partnership with the Shasta Land Trust and Bear Yuba Land Trust who will hold conservation easements on the properties.

“The addition of the Cow Creek and Bear River properties to the CAL FIRE demonstration state forest system is another exciting chapter in California state forest stewardship,” said Kevin Conway, CAL FIRE’s State Forest Program Manager. “The properties that currently make up the forest system were first acquired nearly a century ago as clear-cut forests. Since then, we have successfully demonstrated how to re-grow forests, restore habitat, and provide for public recreation, among many other values.

These recently acquired acres have not been as extensively logged, and we’re excited to steward these areas for forest health, conservation and restoration, climate and fire resiliency, and the many other values that these special areas provide.”

California’s demonstration state forests serve as a living laboratory for how to care for and manage California’s forest lands for multiple benefits—recreation, watershed protection, wood products and sustainable timber production, and habitat restoration—given a changing climate and increasingly severe and intense wildfire seasons. The forests provide unique research and demonstration opportunities where environmental scientists, foresters, and other researchers can study the effects of various forest management and restoration techniques to help inform management practices for government, nonprofit and private forestland owners. “These important additions to our state forest system offer an opportunity to further the valuable research and ecological work underway on California state forestlands while contributing to critical climate goals. Adding these parcels to the California state forest system bolsters CAL FIRE’s continued commitment to providing forest landowners and others with timely, relevant information about forest management,” said CAL FIRE Deputy Director for Resource Management, Matthew Reischman.

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Common activities on state forest lands include evaluating sustainable timber harvesting techniques that test current Forest Practice Rules, watershed restoration, a variety of university research projects to help answer pressing forest management questions, and other activities such as cone collecting for seed, and recreation such as mushroom collecting, hunting, firewood gathering, horseback riding, camping, mountain biking, and hiking.

Adding these properties follows the 2019 acquisition of the North Fork Mokelumne River property comprised of 1,054 acres in Amador County. In total, CAL FIRE will receive seven properties from the Stewardship Council by early 2023 bringing the total acreage of California’s demonstration state forest system to over 84,000 acres statewide.

These properties will increase the diversity of forest types under CAL FIRE’s stewardship and create new opportunities for research and demonstration of sustainable forestry techniques. CAL FIRE will work collaboratively and closely with the Bear Yuba Land Trust and Shasta Land Trust who hold the conservation easements on these properties to ensure that the scenic, open space, forest, wildlife habitat, recreation, and historic and cultural values are protected forever. The properties will be stewarded for these multiple uses under a Forest Management Plan to be approved by the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection.

To read the full press release from CalFire CLICK HERE.

CONTACT: Christine McMorrow Information Officer (916) 902-5032 Calfire.dutypio@fire.ca.gov
RELEASE DATE: August 8, 2022 CAL FIRE NEWS RELEASE

Lake Tahoe’s popular trails get $45,000 for maintenance

7/21/2022

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — With higher usage in the Tahoe region, many of the existing trails are being loved to death. The Tahoe Fund is hoping to help solve this issue through its Tahoe Trails Endowment. The nonprofit recently awarded $45,000 in grants from the endowment to the Tahoe Rim Trail Association and the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association to support trail work on popular trails in the Tahoe Basin.

“The Tahoe Trails Endowment was created because our board and our donors recognize the importance of taking care of the trails we already have,” said Amy Berry, Tahoe Fund CEO. “These grants are great examples of the power of the endowment to generate annual funding support for much needed trail work across the region.”

The TRTA’s Trail Segment Improvement Program was launched this summer to provide preventative maintenance on the 200-mile Tahoe Rim Trail. Every year, the program will include work to repair trail tread, clear downed trees and drainages, fix erosion damage, and decommission braided trails on three segments.

This summer, nearly 70 miles of trail along the busiest TRT segments in the Tahoe region will be improved: Big Meadow to Echo Lakes (18.3 miles), Barker Pass to Tahoe City (16.4 miles), and Echo Lakes to Barker Pass (32.5 miles). The work will be completed by volunteer and conservation corp crews.

“This iconic trail gains in popularity every year, and as more people use it, it requires more continuous care,” said Morgan Steele, executive director of the TRTA. “We are grateful for the Tahoe Fund’s Tahoe Trails Endowment to help us stay on top of the maintenance needs of the Tahoe Rim Trail.”

TAMBA, the first recipient of a Tahoe Trails Endowment grant in 2021, will continue its trail crew maintenance program this year with support from the Tahoe Fund. A five person paid trail crew will work on a variety of trails around the lake throughout the summer and fall seasons, managing unforeseen needs like removing downed trees, clearing rock fall and addressing erosion issues as they arise. TAMBA is on track to perform maintenance on over 100 miles of trail in 2022.

“The funding the Tahoe Fund provided last year for maintenance needs was instrumental to us quickly repairing trails after the Caldor Fire that people use often,” said Patrick Parsel, trails director for TAMBA. “Unforeseen challenges like downed trees and erosion issues created by storms can often pose the greatest threats to user safety and the environment, so they’re important to resolve quickly. This funding will allow us to do that.”

Established as a way to address the long-term needs of Tahoe’s growing trail network, the Tahoe Fund hopes to grow the Tahoe Trails Endowment to $3 million to fund annual trail maintenance throughout the region. Currently, the endowment is at just over $1 million.

While building the endowment, the Tahoe Fund also continues its work with partners at the TRTA, TAMBA, Truckee Trails Foundation and public land managers to develop a Trails Master Plan that outlines priority ranking for trail work and allows everyone to think and plan long-term.

The endowment was launched in late 2020 with a generous $100,000 donation from Chris and Viktoria McNamara. For more information, visit http://www.tahoefund.org.

CLICK HERE to see the original release in the Tahoe Daily Tribune.

Kudos to Grass Valley for acquiring the future Wolf Creek Trail trailhead

7/8/2022

With little to no fanfare, wait, check that. With virtually zero fanfare the City of Grass Valley just took a giant leap forward in regard to the Wolf Creek Trail and various connecting trails. Consent Agenda item 12 at the June 28 council meeting authorized the purchase of the corner lot on Idaho- Maryland Road and Sutton Way, along with an adjacent parcel directly across Idaho-Maryland. On top of the earlier purchase of 131 Colfax Avenue, this action loudly demonstrates the City’s commitment to the trail system. Senior staff, the Planning Commission, and the City Council should all be applauded for their efforts. In fact it should be a standing ovation!

For over two decades the corner lot has been identified as the ideal location for a principal trailhead of the Wolf Creek Trail. It was prominently mentioned in the 2006 Conceptual Plan. This new “hub” will soon need a new name besides “the corner lot.” From there the Wolf Creek Trail will connect to the system of trails planned for the Loma Rica development now under construction. Further connections can also be made across Brunswick Road to the Winds Aloft project – currently in planning stages by the Bear Yuba Land Trust.

In addition to all this, work has been continuing behind the scenes on a preferred alignment to connect the corner lot to the existing Wolf Creek Trail. S2S Environmental Resource Management has nearly completed a thorough review of design, economic, and physical constraints with Caltrans and city staff. In the near future Project Manager Derek Hitchcock will present these preliminary findings to the city council.

A well deserved thank you to all who have helped make this possible.

- Bruce Herring is a member of the Steering Committee at the Wolf Creek Community Alliance, and sits on the Trails Planning Committee at the Bear Yuba Land Trust

CLICK HERE to see the original article in Yubanet.net.

$50,000 campaign launched for Meeks Ridge Trail for hikers and bikers

7/2/2022

TAHOE CITY, Calif. — The Tahoe Fund and the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA) on Tuesday announced a $50,000 matching campaign to build the Meeks Ridge Trail. This new 4.5 mile multi-use trail will provide a brand-new 10-plus mile loop option for hikers and mountain bikers on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore.

“Right now, people on the West Shore have to drive to trailheads to get in a longer hike or bike ride,” said Verdi DiSesa, vice chair of the Tahoe Fund Board. “This new trail will create access to a world-class loop with unbelievable views, all without requiring anyone to get in their cars. And now donations will be doubled to help make it happen.”

The new trail, which will begin just north of Meeks Bay Resort, starts near lake level and then climbs to the top of Meeks Ridge where it will connect with the Lost Lake Trail. From there, users will be able to pick up the General Creek Trail as part of the 10-12 mile loop. The loop will end by the California State Route 89 bike path that connects directly to Sugar Pine Point and Meeks Bay Campground.

While volunteers are working diligently to clear and build the lower half of the trail, a paid crew will be key to completing the final 2-3 miles at higher elevations. The upper section is more rugged and requires a professional team to tackle the difficult terrain. The funds raised through the Tahoe Fund’s $50,000 matching campaign will help cover the cost of the paid crew, allowing them to be camped in the higher elevations for eight days at a time to work on the trail more efficiently.

“Our team is excited to bring this dynamic new option to the West Shore,” said Patrick Parsel, trails director at Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association. “The funds raised through the Tahoe Fund matching campaign will make it possible for us to get this work done and create an incredible new trail outside of Desolation Wilderness for hikers and bikers to enjoy.”

With panoramic views of Meeks Bay, Meeks Meadow and Desolation Wilderness, naming rights at four vista points along the trail are available for a $10,000 donation each. The vista points, identified on the map, will feature a bench and custom plaque with the name of the donor.

To contribute to the matching campaign or secure a vista point, visit http://www.tahoefund.org/projects/active-projects/meeks-ridge-trail/ or email info@tahoefund.org.

CLICK HERE to see original press release in the Sierra Sun newspaper.

Placer CO Supervisors approve $1.22 billion budget with $8.8 million in parks and trails projects

6/30/2022

The approved budget will serve as the new spending plan when the next fiscal year begins July 1, 2022.

On June 28th the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve a balanced budget for fiscal year 2022-23, representing a 19.2% increase over FY 2021-22.

The countywide plan includes $61 million in roads, bridges and transportation projects and $8.8 million in park projects including Hidden Falls, Dry Creek Park and Martis Valley Trail.

To see the complete article in the District 4 Newsletter, CLICK HERE.

UPDATE: Vote 7-0 to rename Negro Bar to Black Miners Bar

6/16/2022

UPDATE 6/18/2022
The State Park and Recreation Commission voted unanimously to rename a day-use area in the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area after years of calls to do so.
The controversial park name will be temporarily named "Black Miners Bar" after the commission voted 7-0 on Friday at a public hearing. The site was previously called Negro Bar.
Many giving public comments said the change is long overdue.
"Some folks thought that 'Negro' actually is black in Spanish and that that is what it was about, not understanding, every time a Black person passes by that area, they’re punched in the face with that word," said Tracie Stafford, chair of Sacramento County's Democratic Party, who told KCRA 3 she's participated in the name change process over the last year-and-a-half or so.
It could take a year before an official name is chosen, but the commission's chair, Rue Mapp, is encouraged by her panel's decision Friday to approve a "provisional" name change.
"As a Black woman who’s driven by that site, who’s known about that site, it’s been difficult," Mapp said. "So, it is both professional and personal pride in the decision we’ve arrived at today."
State Parks rangers, historians and several state and local groups spent nearly two years researching the area’s history, holding discussions, and ultimately making the day-use site name change recommendation.
"When someone comes to me and tells me they can’t use the park because they’re uncomfortable using it, I take that really deep to heart," said Barry Smith, district superintendent for the Gold Fields District of California State Parks. "[I] feel that it’s my time to listen, and understand why, and what I can do to help."
The day-use area is on the northwestern shore of Lake Natoma, about 20 miles northeast of Sacramento. The site offers trails, paddle sports concessions and is a training center for junior lifeguards.
The historic town site of Negro Bar was located across the American River from where the current day-use facilities are and used to have 500-600 residents, according to government records from the 1850s.
“The historical use of the name appears in reference to Black miners during the gold rush including from an 1850 newspaper article noting Black miners finding gold at this location in 1848,” according to State Parks.
State Parks previously decided not to change the name when it came up as an issue in 1999.
In 2018, Phaedra Jones, a Black woman from Stockton, created an online petition to change the name.
In 2020 there was a formal request to the U.S. Board of Geographic Names to change the site’s name, according to the State Parks Department.

"The fact that we’re here today, having this discussion — although it’s painful that we are still having this discussion — at least we are having it," Stafford said. "It’s absolutely never too late to make forward movement."
On Saturday, a Juneteenth commemoration event will take place at the site.

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POSTED 6/16/2022
California commission considers renaming Folsom Lake day-use area, developing education program for Black gold rush site. The move comes after meetings with community members, historians and stakeholders. If the name change is approved, the first step would be to temporarily change the name to Black Miners Bar Day-Use Area.

A day-use area in the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area of Sacramento County could get a new name after years of calls to do so.

The California State Park and Recreation Commission is holding a public hearing Friday to consider changing the name of Negro Bar, which is on the northwestern shore of Lake Natoma about 20 miles northeast of Sacramento. The site offers trails, paddle sports concessions and is a training center for junior lifeguards.

Those in support of change, naming 'Negro' as a dated, derogatory term, and others in opposition, concerned with the potential loss of recognition the name provides to African American presence and participation in the California Gold Rush in this Area,” the commission's discussion item says.

The historic town site of Negro Bar was located across the American River from where the current day-use facilities are and used to have 500-600 residents, according to government records from the 1850s.

“The historical use of the name appears in reference to Black miners during the gold rush including from an 1850 newspaper article noting Black miners finding gold at this location in 1848,” according to State Parks.

State Parks previously decided not to change the name when it came up as an issue in 1999.
In 2018, Phaedra Jones, a Black woman from Stockton, created an online petition to change the name.

Jones suggested that the name be changed to honor one of the Black miners who settled in the area, telling KCRA 3 at the time, “I’m proud that it has been something for Black people. I want it to stay that way.”

Gary Simon, the executive director of Sacramento Juneteenth Inc., told KCRA 3 then that he favored keeping the name "to avoid that history from being lost."

In 2020 there was a formal request to the U.S. Board of Geographic Names to change the site’s name, according to the State Parks Department. The State Parks Department said that it has since held meetings with community members, historians and stakeholders.

“Public and stakeholder input provided significant evidence that a majority of those engaged are either offended or see value in a change from the current name,” the department said. “Some community individuals expressing that they are personally uncomfortable or do not feel safe in visiting the site due to the connotation of the name. Concern was also received from community members and interested parties fearing a name change that would lead to elimination of, or reduction of, recognition of the African American history of this area of the American River gold fields.”

At Friday’s meeting, the commission will also consider a process to find a new name and a research project to develop an education program at the recreation area.

If the name change is approved, the first step would be to temporarily change the name to Black Miners Bar Day-Use Area.

On Saturday, a Juneteenth commemoration event will take place at the site.

To see the original story and video on KCRA-Channel 3, click here.

$15.8 million Invested in Tahoe National Forest Projects

6/14/2022

Nevada City, Calif., June 14, 2022 — The Tahoe National Forest is the benefactor $11.2 million in funding from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) and $4.6 million from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC)’s Wildfire Recovery and Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program, for a total of $15.8 million.

“Together, this funding will help us to strengthen forest and community resilience,” said Matt Jedra, acting Forest Supervisor of the Tahoe National Forest. “We are excited to have the opportunity to attend to maintenance challenges associated with increased visitation, conserve forested land, and mitigate the risks of high-intensity wildfires.”

Across USDA-managed lands nationwide, GAOA-funded investments will address deferred maintenance, improve infrastructure, increase user access, and support rural economies while also meeting conservation goals. There are three Legacy Restoration Fund projects identified on the Tahoe National Forest for funding this fiscal year. These projects will realign trail segments and harden stream crossings on trails in the Granite Chief Wilderness, implement vegetation management in priority campgrounds, and renovate an essential public service center.

There is also one Land and Water Conservation Fund National Forest System Land Acquisition Project receiving funding on the Tahoe National Forest. The Martis Valley Headwaters land acquisition will help conserve over 7,000 acres of mature coniferous forest, chaparral, sagebrush scrub, montane meadow, and riparian habitat in the Truckee River watershed.
In addition, the SNC has awarded funding to two projects on the American River Ranger District. Approximately $2.6 million will go to the French Meadows Ecological Restoration Project to complete the last phase of mechanical treatments, protecting the headwaters of the American River from high-intensity wildfires. Approximately $2 million will go to the Nyack Fuels Reduction and Infrastructure Protection Project to remove hazardous vegetation and provide firefighting access to defend infrastructure and homes.

For more about the GAOA, visit: www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/gaoa.
For more about the SNC, visit: www.sierranevada.ca.gov

To see the original Press Release, CLICK HERE.

Exploring Big Trees Nature Trail - Mary West

6/12/2022

The Big Trees Nature Trail is a 1/2-mile loop through the northernmost grove of giant sequoias. The Big Trees Picnic Area is located near the trailhead. The trail is open for hiking only — no equestrian, bicycle or motorized use is allowed.

This short hike — or I should say, two hikes that can easily be done in an hour and a half — is more about the history and uniqueness of this park than for exercise. If you’re going to Placer Big Trees, it’s to see the northernmost giant sequoia grove. Placer Big Trees Grove is also the smallest grove of giant sequoias with six living trees. There are three grouped together in their teenage years 500 to 700 years old and a couple of individual trees. And frankly, two of the most impressive trees are on the ground. They’ve been down since the 1860s following a storm.

Although the hike is short, the drive to get there will take you some time but it’s worth it for a beautiful drive 25 miles east of Foresthill on Mosquito Ridge Road. The picnic and day use area have two trails, an inner and outer trail around the giant sequoias.

The park’s website tells you that the Pershing Tree is the most impressive. And it is, of the live trees. The Roosevelt Tree that’s been laying on the ground since 1861 is, I think, the most impressive tree in the park. The fact that it’s still hard as iron after all these years is impressive in and of itself and its size is hard to capture in a single photo.

To get there take interstate 80 East to the Foresthill exit. Take Foresthill Road to Mosquito Ridge Road, turn right. Take Mosquito Ridge Road 25 miles east of Foresthill to the entrance to the Placer Big Trees picnic area on your right. An interpretive brochure is available to make your self-guided tour more enjoyable.

CLICK HERE to see the original article and more photos in The Union newspaper.

Mary West is author of the book series Day Hiker – Gold Country Trail Guide I, II and III (2nd edition Available on Amazon). The books are a collection of the Day Hiker columns where West shares her longtime love of the outdoors, favorite hikes in Northern California’s Gold Country and beyond. West was the recipient of the 2017 and 2019 CRAFT Award for Best Outdoor Column and the 2020 Craft Award for her second book in the series-Day Hiker Gold Country Trail Guide by the Outdoor Writers of California. You can follow West on Facebook and Instagram

Everything Auburn: Endurance capital of the world hosts some of sport's biggest events

4/30/2022

Over the years, Auburn has become the mecca of trail riding, running and ultra running. The city in the foothills is home to three of the biggest trail races in the world, attracting runners and riders from around the globe to come see, “The endurance capital of the world.”

It all started in 1955.
Wendell T. Robie sought to prove horses could endure 100 miles in one day. Robie and five other horsemen rode the Western States Trail from Tahoe City to Auburn. From there, the Western States Trail Foundation and Tevis Cup were born.

The Tevis Cup has been held annually since. Riders from around the world come to test the world-famous Western States Trail and try to complete the race in under 24 hours.
https://teviscup.org/

In 1974,
Tevis veteran Gordy Ainsleigh sought out on his own journey to prove he could complete the Tevis Cup course on foot. He crossed the finish line in Auburn 23 hours and 42 minutes later.
The run gained popularity in the 1970s, growing from one runner to 14 in 1977 and to 143 in 1979. Today, the Western States Endurance Run has become one of the elite trail running events and is the oldest ultra run in the world.

Runners locally and internationally try their luck at the trail every year at the race that begins at Tahoe’s Olympic Valley and ends at Placer High’s LeFebvre Stadium. Western States is an exclusive club, as runners have to either qualify for the race or be selected through a lottery.
https://www.wser.org/

In 2023 another run.
One qualifier begins in Auburn and has grown into one of the elite trail running events in its brief history. The Canyons Endurance Runs is a part of the UTMB World Series and one of four races in the U.S. that has a golden ticket to the Western States.

The 2022 edition took place April 23, when the 100k course records for men and women were broken. The Canyons features 100k, 50k and 25k events and is adding a 100-mile race in 2023.
https://www.facebook.com/runcanyons/

With three major trail events in the city, Auburn has earned its endurance capital title. Many runners in these events flock to Auburn for training, while the locals proudly talk about their advantage from running the race courses.

Auburn has become a home for endurance enthusiasts, by foot and hoof.

-by Jordan Georgeson

CLICK HERE to see the original article and photos in Gold Country Media.

Canyons Endurance Runs By UTMB® Adds 100-Mile Distance to Event to Western States Trail Beginning In 2023

4/24/2022

AUBURN, Calif. (April 21, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Canyons Endurance Runs™ by UTMB® announced today that beginning in 2023 the event will now offer a 100-mile distance. The new route will join the three current courses, that include a 100km, 50km, and 25km and will continue to cross some of the most scenic and challenging sections of the iconic Western States Trail. Registration for all distances at the 2023 Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB, including the new 100-mile distance are now open and available at e3running.com/canyons. The 2023 Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB is set to take place on April 28-29, 2023.

“We are thrilled to bring a 100-mile distance to Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB,” said Chaz Sheya, Founder and Race Director for the Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB®. “This new offering will provide a uniquely challenging test to our already stellar set of races while continuing to utilize portions of the Western States that have proven to be an unforgettable experience for all that toe the start line at Canyons. We can’t wait to push the envelope and see who steps up to the challenge of conquering 100-miles through the Sierras in 2023.”

The new 100-mile distance in 2023 will be a point-to-point uphill run from Auburn to the China Wall off of Foresthill Road. Testing the limits of the athletes, the route will experience some of the most scenic and challenging sections of the iconic Western States Trail and other classic trails with 24,000 feet of vertical gain.

It all starts in historic downtown Auburn, Calif. before crossing Ann Trason’s White Bridge, up to Robie Point and jumps on the historic Western States Trail for a fast descent to No Hands bridge. From No Hands bridge the race turns up the infamous K2 climb over to Cool, down the Coffer loop to the American River, up to Olmstead loop and back to Cool. Leaving Cool, runners will follow the Western States Trail across Hwy 49 to Quarry trail, up Brown’s Bar to Auburn Lake Trails (ALT), to American Canyon down to the Quarry trail and back to the Western States Trail to No Hands Bridge as they rejoin the 100km route. They will then take the Confluence Trail to Mammoth Bar to Drivers Flat and rejoin the Western States Trail along Cal Street to Foresthill, through Volcano Canyon to Michigan Bluff, down into Eldorado Canyon and up to Deadwood. From there, it will be down the steep Devil’s Thumb descent to Swinging Bridge and back up to Loop 6 where runners will be met with amazing views. As they enter the home stretch, runners will head back to Deadwood with a big drop into Eldorado Canyon before finishing with the final big climb to China Wall. The cutoff for the 100-mile distance will be 36 hours.

This year’s edition of the Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB® is set to take place on April 23 and will start in the historic gold-rush town of Auburn, birthplace of mountain ultras in the northern California foothills of the Sierra Nevada range. Over 1,100 runners from more than 15 countries, regions, and territories are registered to embark on one of the three distances offered at the Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB®.

The Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB®, the second ever event in the 2022 UTMB® World Series the world’s leading trail running circuit, is a dual qualifier for the iconic UTMB® World Series Finals taking place in Chamonix, France, and is also a Western States 100 Golden Ticket race.

For more information about the Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB® visit e3running.com/canyons. For more information about the 2022 UTMB® World Series visit utmb.world.

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