When: 9:30 am at the trailhead
Where: Sandilands Provincial Forest
Carpool Info: 8:00 am at Big Sky Run Co at 194 Taché Ave. Please arrive on time if you'd like to carpool. We’ll leave Big Sky at 8:15 am.

We’re doing a special Single Track SATURDAY this month with our friends from Arete Endurance in Sandilands Provincial Forest. Sandilands is an incredible place to run. Arete Endurance has planned a loop that’s about 9 km (with an option 500m out and back to round it closer to 10k) and shows off the variety of the forest. Download the .gpx for your watch if you’d like. The change of seasons should be on full display. Run or hike it once, or do a second lap! Either way, there’ll be cinnamon buns at the end, courtesy of the fine Arete folks!

We are starting from the Marchand Provincial Park off Highway 210, which is approximately 8 km east of Marchand. There is a campground area and plenty of room to park.

The trails of Sandilands are nestled within the surrounding forest, and we’ll enjoy a mix of single-track and double-track on the day. Sandilands is used year-round and is a popular destination for XC skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer. Note: the trails cross numerous motorized vehicle trails (ATVs and snowmobiles seasonally).

Please dress appropriately for the weather and effort. Tip - if it’s cool in the morning, think of dressing like it’s 10 degrees warmer. We’re not starting the run part until about 9:30-9:45am, so it’ll warm up once we get moving.

Pack your own water/hydration and snacks for the trail. Feel free to bring snacks or beverages to share afterwards.

Hot Tip: Have a change of clothes and shoes for the ride home.