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the course
EAGLE ISLAND STATE PARK is a championship tested cross country course that challenges competitors by
requiring constant adjustments to a variety of surfaces including grass, sand, packed dirt, open field, and asphalt
(but only 9 meters of the black stuff). The course also requires competitors to constantly adjust pace as they
negotiate a number of turns and two trips up and down Spectator Hill with its 50 meter climb and fast 90 meter
descent. Course elevation 2,724 feet. The course is very spectator friendly.
This park has been actively used for cross country meets since 1989. It has been the site of the Bob Firman
Invitational, numerous district meets, four state championship meets, the WAC championships, and will be the
site for the 2007 NCAA DII West Regionals.
START AREA: An open field with a starting line that can accommodate 38 teams using standard six foot boxes.
It's a wide open space making this a team and spectator friendly start area. 230 meter straightaway to the first
corner. Terrain: Flat,mowed hay field.
FOX TRAIL: This section is where spectators and coaches, watching from across the water, start to see the first
separation in the pack. Terrain: Flat, small roller, packed and loose dirt, moderate cornering. Part of loop so
this section is run twice.
THE BEACH: 200 meters of speed sapping sand. Great access to runners as they skirt along the waters edge and
traverse through the park. Terrain: Flat, mowed grass, packed and loose sand, moderate cornering. Part of loop
so this section is run twice.
SPECTATOR HILL: The course's single most intimidating feature and runners tackle it twice. 50 meter steep
climb then 90 meter thrilling downhill. Popular viewing location. Terrain: Hill, mowed grass. Part of loop so
this section is run twice.
POPLAR LANE: Coming off the course's loudest section, runners take a 180 degree corner to find themselves
among the noise quieting poplar trees. Terrain: Flat, mowed grass, packed dirt, two sharp turns. Part of loop so
this section is run twice.
FINISH: A 20 meter wide and 175 meter long raceway for the final kick to the finish. Cheering crowds and loud
music bring runners home. Terrain: Flat, mowed hay, uneven packed surface.
Directions to Course
Eagle Island State Park charges $5 per vehicle to park
NO FEE for buses or School Vans
From I-84
Exit off of Interstate 84 at Eagle Rd. Exit #46
Travel North on S. Eagle Rd - aproximately 5 miles
Turn LEFT onto Chinden/Hwy20
Travel West on Chinden - aproximately 3 miles
Turn RIGHT onto Linder Rd.
Travel North on Linder - aproximately 1.5 miles
Turn RIGHT onto Hatchery Rd.
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