This year’s version of the Allegheny 100 Hiking Challenge stepped-off June 10, 2016 and continued until June 12 on the Allegheny National Forest.
The event is an endurance challenge met through unsupported hiking. It is not a race, but an individual challenge of stamina, determination and resilience.
Organizers said the adventure covered a 100-mile stretch of the North Country National Scenic Trail on the Allegheny National Forest from Willow Bay in the north to Route 66 south of Marienville, PA.
Hikers climbed over rolling hills, crossed ridgelines and passed through many beautiful stream valleys. The A-100 challenged hikers to traverse 100 miles, 75 miles, 50 miles or 25 miles in a 50-hour time period over this past weekend.
Organizers said perfect weather for the whole weekend of the A-100 brought in a record number of finishers. A total of 25 hikers completed the 100-mile challenge, almost double the previous high of 13 in 2013. Meanwhile, this year’s event also had the most number of participants at 113 and the most number of 75-mile completers at four. The 50-mile mark welcomed 52 completers with hamburgers and cold drinks. Finally, 19 hikers finished 25 miles.
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