Course Description (printable view)
Upper West Branch Triathlon
Course Description
Run 4.4 miles
Paddle (canoe or kayak) 5.0 miles
Bike 15.0 miles
RUN:
Runners will start at PJ Bressler Bait and More Shop and run towards route 453. At intersection runners will make a left on 453 towards Curwensville. Staying on the left hand of the road facing traffic teams will proceed to Bloomington Avenue Extension. Runners will turn right on that road and continue on it until the Curwensville Civic Center. Turn right and run past the center and grab your canoe or kayak (or tag your teammate) and proceed to the water.
CANOE/KAYAK:
You will pass under a railroad bridge then Hogback Bridge and the Rails-to Trails bridge. You will travel another 2 miles down the river. The take-out will be on the right before the 879 Bridge. It will be clearly marked. Once out of the water you will move to your bike (or tag your teammate).
BIKE:
You will make a right onto Carbon Mine Road. At the intersection with a stop sign you will make a left on Old Erie Pike. At the next stop sign you will make a right onto SR 2023. Continue on this road to Glen Richey and O’Shanter. At intersection continue straight on SR 2022. At the stop sign make a right on Route 453. Continue on this road until you make a left on Lake Drive. Continue down to the lake to the finish line.