July TNT Route: Welcome to Vert Season

It's a new month, which means it's time for a new Tuesday Night Trails route.

This month we're embracing the hills. If you've been looking for a route that makes your legs question your life choices while your trail friends cheer you on, this is it.

Our July route features a spicy climbing loop. Complete it three times and you'll earn 700+ feet of elevation gain. Since it's a loop, you'll cross paths with everyone throughout the evening, making it the perfect opportunity to hand out encouragement, questionable advice, and the occasional "almost there!" (Whether it's true or not.)

We'll have a small aid station at the top of Moonshine Hill, so there's no need to carry all of your water.

Not feeling quite so spicy? The South Ridge Loop offers a smoother, more runnable option with plenty of cruisy miles and far less suffering.

As always, all paces are welcome. Run it. Hike it. Mix the two. Bring your dog, bring a friend, and come enjoy a Tuesday evening of hills, shared suffering, and the kind of camaraderie that only trail runners seem to understand.