TRAIL AND DRIVING OVERVIEW
Check out this map to get a birds-eye view of the longer races through the mountains between checkpoints.
The live tracker pages will be online during the race. Follow the teams via GPS as they travel down the trail or rest at a checkpoint.
Wildfire damage has required our 300-mile race to be modified in recent years. However, it remains an Iditarod qualifier.
300 Mile Race Checkpoints
- Start: Cascade
- Platt
- WYE
- Cascade
- Platt
- WYE
- Finish: Cascade
100 Mile Race Checkpoints
- Start: Cascade
- Platt
- Finish: WYE
Warm Lake Stage Race Checkpoint
- North Shore Lodge Warm Lake
CHECKPOINTS & DIRECTIONS
The longer races start at Lake Cascade Boat Ramp. The Warm Lake Stage Race starts and finishes at the North Shore Lodge & Resort. The 100-mile finishes at the Wye checkpoint and the 300-mile race finishes at the Cascade checkpoint.
To best immerse yourself in the entire race experience, visiting a checkpoint is a must! Each checkpoint with its band of volunteers offers a unique atmosphere, to make your visit a memorable experience and a highlight of your race experience!
Be sure to check out LIVE TRACKER (links in the menu) which uses GPS trackers to better plan your arrival at checkpoints
CASCADE LAKE CHECKPOINT
This checkpoint is at the eastern shore of Cascade Lake in Cascade Lake State Park. The boat ramp parking will be reserved for Mushers and their dog trucks. This is a great opportunity to see the Start and Finish as well as the long travel of the teams along the shores of Cascade Lake.
Driving Directions: From N Main Street in Cascade go south on Old State Hwy ½ mile to the lake shore. The checkpoint will be in the park on the right side of the boat ramp.
Race Start:
PLAN AHEAD AND ARRIVE EARLY.
SHUTTLE SERVICE ONLY.
Spectator parking is available at Hotel NoBo (500 N. Main St., Cascade, ID) and at the Chrch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (560 ID-55, Cascade, ID)
WYE TRAILHEAD & CAMPGROUND CHECKPOINT
100 Mile Race Finish
Tamarack View Dr. off Hwy 95
New Meadows, ID
A campground at the north end of the Weiser River Trail.
This will be a Tent setup with electricity.
Driving directions: From New Meadows go west six miles on Hwy 95 and turn left at Tamarack View Dr. and WYE Campground sign, then follow the road east 1/2 mile to the checkpoint.
PLATT WARMING HUTT CHECKPOINT
A combination warming hut and groomer garage at the intersection of
West Mountain Road and No Business Rd.
Teams will be parked in an open field across the road east of the warming hut.
Driving Directions: From Donnelly go west 3.7 miles on Roseberry Rd. to T intersection at West Mountain Rd. Turn right on West Mountain Rd. and go north 0.7 mile, turn right on West Wood Dr and proceed 0.6 miles to rejoin West Mountain Rd. Turn left on West Mountain Rd and park facing south. Walk 100 yards north to Platt Checkpoint.
WARM LAKE STAGE RACE CHECKPOINT
The Warm Lake Checkpoint is located at the North Shore Lodge, Warm Lake.
The Warm Lake Stage Race is a two-day event, starting and finishing each day at the North Shore Lodge.
Driving instructions: Hwy 55 one half mile north of Cascade, East on Warm Lake Road 26.4 mile
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