This stage has been postponed until 2027.
Start time: TBD
The day begins on County Road 742, near the confluence of Red Mountain Creek and Taylor River
From Red Mountain Dr, you'll soon join Timberline Trail. That will carry you more than halfway through the stage. After 11.1 miles, you'll transition onto the Continental Divide Trail/Lake Ann Trail. As the name promises, you'll soon cross the Continental Divide at 12520 feet. The CDT brings you most of the way to the finish line, passing just west of Lake Ann, east of Granite Mountain and Virginia Peak. The trail widens into County Road 390 just before reaching Winfield.
Support: It will not be possible for a support vehicle to reach you at any point in this stage, unfortunately. (On the plus side, that speaks to how nice the walking is!)
Take Heed: You'll need to pack all supplies necessary to get you through these 20 miles.