Summit Signal Peak with panoramic Sierra Nevada canyon views
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An out-and-back route with an eastern loop that summits Signal Peak, rewarding runners with panoramic views of Bear Valley, Lake Spaulding, and the South Yuba River and North American River Canyons. The course traverses the rocky Signal Peak OHV Road, demanding careful foot placement and offering a technical challenge across 5,700 feet of elevation gain through Sierra Nevada foothills terrain.
Some ultra experience recommended
Emigrant Gap, CA, United StatesOctober 03, 2026
Signal Peak Trail Runs 50K is an out-and-back trail race in Emigrant Gap, CA, United States, held on October 03, 2026. The course covers 31.1 miles, climbs 5,700 ft, and has a 10h cutoff.
| Location | Mile | Elevation | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 4,642 ft | — |
Fuller Aid Aid Station | 4.0 | 5,282 ft | — |
Eagle Lakes Water Station Aid Station | 10.0 | 5,545 ft | — |
Fordyce Aid Aid Station | 12.0 | 5,472 ft | — |
Fordyce Aid Aid Station | 19.0 | 5,466 ft | 6h15m2:15 PM |
Eagle Lakes Water Station Aid Station | 21.0 | 5,551 ft | — |
Fuller Aid Aid Station | 27.0 | 5,282 ft | 8h35m4:35 PM |
Finish Finish | 31.1 | 4,642 ft | 10h6:00 PM |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
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Race is held at Bear Valley PG&E Group Campground on Bowman Lake Rd, Emigrant Gap, CA — a group campground operated by American Land & Leisure for PG&E.
Sierra Nevada weather in early October can shift quickly — early-season storms or cold snaps are possible above 6,000 ft
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