Up, Up, & Away
The Red Eft 5.5 Miler climbs more than 1,000 feet in elevation from its starting point at the High Knob Destination Center in Norton, Va. to the city’s Flag Rock Overlook. Runners then retrace their steps, descending more than 1,000 feet back to the HKDC.
See route directions and the below Strava Course Map for more details.
- The elevation is about 2,273 feet above sea level at the starting point at the High Knob Destination Center (HKDC).
- Take a left onto State Route 619. After almost two miles, turn left again onto Flag Rock Road.
- Follow Flag Rock Road for about 0.75 miles until you reach the path to the Overlook and the Woodbooger statue. While we can’t take runners all the way out to the overlook due to logistics, feel free to head out there before heading back down the mountain for a view of what you just climbed up!
- At this point, turn around and retrace your steps back to the HKDC. The finish line will be in the HKDC parking lot.
- Total Elevation Gain: 1,221 feet (in 2.75 miles)
Red Eft 5.5 Miler 