LEG THREE
START:Highwood River day area turnoff

DISTANCE: 14.7 km

DIFFICULTY RATING: 4 - 5

FASTEST RECORDED TIME IN 2006: 57:53

PACE: 6:20 per mile

DESCRIPTION: This leg becomes increasingly hilly as the race enters the mountains. The most significant hill is a severe incline just west of the Coleman Road junction at Highwood House. At this point, the runner will gain 50m of with a maximum slope of 7.4%. The surface is new asphalt with two cattle guards to cross. Please watch for roaming cattle.