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DIRECTIONS PAGE

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See the COURSE MAP for an overview of the race area that may clarify these directions.

Driving Directions From Start to Finish

Directions to start, Porter's Gap Trailhead/AL 77 from I-20

  • Exit I-20 at AL 21 in Oxford.
  • Go south 14.3 miles to CR 321. Turn left.
  • Go 5.7 miles to AL 77. Turn left.
  • Go 4.4 miles to the trailhead, on the left, just past the 55 mile marker.
  • The north trail starts at the back of the parking area.
  • The south trail angles across AL 77 to the right.

    • Directions to Cheaha State Park from Anniston/Oxford Area

  • Take I20 East 3 miles to Exit 191 (Talladega Byway Scenic Hwy, Cheaha State Park).
  • After taking exit, turn right on to Hwy 431S.
  • Go 3.6 miles and turn right on Hwy 281, (Just after going under overpass).
  • Go 12 miles to State Park.
  • There will be Cheaha State Park Signs the whole way. About 30 minutes total driving time with beautiful scenic overlooks.

    • Directions to Race Start from Talladega

    Travel 9 miles southeast on Hwy 77. Porters Gap trailhead is on the left just past the 55 mile marker.

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