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Surf the Murph
Trail
17.1 mile
27.5 kilometer
loop
95% Runnable
Intermediate/Difficult
Elevation
Ascent:
1,668'
509 m
Descent: -1,658' -505 m
High: 1,100' 335 m
Low: 905' 276 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 4% (2°)
Max Grade: 21% (12°)
Dogs
Leashed
Weather
Unknown
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“The Surf the Murph course.”
— Andrew Fraser
Official Details: surfthemurph.org
Featured
Race - Oct 19, 2019
Features
Birding · Fall Colors · Lake · Views · Wildlife
The north section is closed until late summer. If gates are closed then trails are closed.
Overview
A great race course loop in Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve. The loop follows a mix of cross-country ski trails and running trails. There are some steep climbs.
Need to Know
The south section is open to horses and dog walking, so be aware.
Description
This run is made up of many trails within Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve. The north section is wooded and follows cross-country ski trails. There are some steep climbs. Most of the trail is dirt or grass covered.
The south section is fairly open prairie with dirt trails. Many of the trails have grooves and run like singletrack.
Surf the Murph has 25KM, 50KM and 50 Mile options and the race is 1, 2 or 3 laps of this course.
The course is mainly on official trails, but there are a few sections which veer off the main trails.
The south section is fairly open prairie with dirt trails. Many of the trails have grooves and run like singletrack.
Surf the Murph has 25KM, 50KM and 50 Mile options and the race is 1, 2 or 3 laps of this course.
The course is mainly on official trails, but there are a few sections which veer off the main trails.
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We need help with the following missing trail information:
Flora & Fauna, Runner Notes, History & Background
Contacts
Land Manager: Three Rivers Park District
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