2nd Annual Rothrock Trail Fest Recap

On Sunday, September 22nd, the Friends of Rothrock State Forest hosted trail runners, gravel riders, and mountain bikers at Tussey Mountain to celebrate the trails of Rothrock State Forest.  More than 115 outdoor enthusiasts took to the trails and roads to help raise funds in support of the construction and maintenance of new, sustainable, multi-use trails in accordance with the comprehensive trail plan.

In the largest field of the day, thirty-one runners finished the rocky 7-mile course which included 3 Bridges, Greenshoot, and Old Laurel trails among others.  An additional eleven runners completed the 10-mile course which added sections of the Mid-State Trail.  

The first riders to set-off for the day were the gravel cyclists venturing out on either the 25-mile or 50-mile courses.  Full descriptions of the courses can be found in previous blog posts should you be looking to put together some fun rides of your own.  Rothrock Outfitters was on course and holding down the stocked aid station at Alan Seeger Natural Area.  

Heading out in search of the great view along Tussey Mountain Ridge and big adventure, the mountain bike riders found what they were looking for in spades.  The 30-mile route riders had the opportunity to enjoy the fun descents of New Laurel and Croyle trails before joining the 20-mile course and the trip across "The Ridge," the technical challenge of John Wert Path, and a final rip down Lonberger.  

Thanks goes out to all participants for joining us, the wonderful volunteers that made the event happen, and last but not least, the sponsors and supporters that provided prizes and venue.

• Tussey Mountain
• PSOC Ski Patrol - medical support
• The Bicycle Shop - prizes and e-bike demos
• Rothrock Outfitters - 50-mile gravel aid station
• Rapid Transit - prizes
• Appalachian Outdoors - prizes
• Stan's NoTubes - prizes
• Happy Valley Biking - medals and aid station supplies​

Results
Full results available at Falcon Race Timing and additional photos available on our Facebook page.

7-mile Run - Women:

1. Steph Herbstritt (1st women and 1st overall!)
2. Alexis Cherewka
3. Veronika Vazhnik

7-mile Run - Men:

1. Kevin Hilsey
2. Clint Hinkle
3. Fletcher Bouvier

10-mile Run - Women:

1. Karen Miller
2. Jennifer Thomas
3. Maya Winters

10-mile Run - Men:

1. Samuel Shaheen (Fastest pace of all runners)
2. Josh Cone
3. Jack Brown

25-mile Gravel - Women:

1. Kelly Renfrew
2. Irene Hicks
3. Tara Shade

25-mile Gravel - Men:

1. Mike Mussett
2. Emory Ehrenfeld
3. Nick Sloff

50-mile Gravel - Women:

1. Joyce Gearhart
2. Maryanne Neal
3. Nicole Lorusso

50-mile Gravel - Men:

1. Ryan Henderson
2. Jeff Stiner
3. John Hunter

20-mile Mountain Bike - Women:

1. Cynthia White
2. Mieke Haeck
3. Christie Orr

20-mile Mountain Bike - Men:

1. Chip Kogelman
2. Robert Furmanek
3. Kirk Hoover

30-mile Mountain Bike - Men:

1. Ivan Temnykh
2. Roger Masse
3. Donovan Neal