Alder Ridge

Staffing the Alder Ridge ORV Trail Checkpoint (47 52.33N, 120 41.11W)

  • 10T 0672882E 5305243N UTM

  • 10T FU 72882 05243 USNG

  • 47.87723, -120.68782

  • 47°52.634', -120°41.269'

  • 47°52'38", -120°41'16"

Directions

From Lake Wenatchee Rec Club - 15 minutes travel time

  1. Turn left on Chiwawa Loop Rd and travel 0.8 miles to Chiwawa River Rd

  2. Turn left on Chiwawa River Rd and follow 3.3 miles until you reach a large intersection

  3. Keep left left and it becomes USFS Rd 6200 - it’s a paved road

  4. Stay on USFS Rd 6200 for 3.1 miles and you will see Alder Ridge trail head to your right (watch for the small sign on the left side of the road)

  5. Pull into the driveway and keep right

  6. Park near the toilet and the checkpoint is down the trail about 50' at the trail intersection

From Plain - 25 minutes travel time

  1. Travel 5 miles north on the Chumstick Hwy back to Hwy 207

  2. Turn right on Hwy 207 and travel 0.5 miles to Chiwawa Loop Rd

  3. Keep right on Chiwawa Loop Rd for another mile to Chiwawa River Rd

  4. Turn left on Chiwawa River Rd and follow 3.3 miles until you reach a large intersection

  5. Keep left left and it becomes USFS Rd 6200 - it’s a paved road

  6. Stay on USFS Rd 6200 for 3.1 miles and you will see Alder Ridge trail head to your right (watch for the small sign on the left side of the road)

  7. Pull into the driveway and keep right

Park near the toilet and the checkpoint is down the trail about 50' at the trail intersection

Staffing - (approx 0130-1700 Sunday)

Staffing start times will vary based on the overall pace of the race. Check with Command before staffing the first shift. Staff can generally leave shortly after the last runner has passed. If they make it this far, it's very likely they will make it to the finish. There is a 1700 Sunday cut off at the checkpoint.

The trail intersection is a 3-way intersection. Outbound runners come from the east and exit west (right to left when looking from the parking lot). Returning runners come from the north and exit east. Only runners returning from Chickamin need to be logged. Some runners may head up the trail and return before heading up the hill to Chickamin and drop. Outbound runners need not be logged (this may change at some point). It will be dark and difficult to do and may confuse the runners.

Checkpoint Conditions

The actual checkpoint is down the hill from the trailhead about 50' at the trail intersection. Unfortunately, it's not possible to see the trail intersection from the parking lot. There is enough space to place a small table and chairs off the side of the trail and still have room for runners and motorcycles to pass. The area is surrounded by trees with a small creek nearby keeping it cool all the time. It can be very cold at night. Be sure to take some lightsticks to clearly mark the checkpoint for the runners returning at night.

There is space to park one vehicle right up against the trailhead and still allow people to pass. There is additional parking in the parking lot. There is a pit toilet right next to the trailhead.

Communications

Although not much power is required, a real antenna is necessary to reach the Lake Wenatchee Rec Club. Reaching Plain will require both power and a real antenna. Crossband repeat from the parking lot also works well.