The IRON GRIDDLE ULTRA • 50k • TRAIL HALF • 6ish MILE is a trail adventure just 20 minutes south of downtown Nashville in historic Warner Parks! It is our goal to raise funds and awareness to help maintain the trails, remove invasive species, and plant trees in this beautiful park.
Routes include THE IRON GRIDDLE 50k with over 5,000ft of elevation gain. Follow the Blue, White, & Red loops with some extra trail excursions along the way. THE HIDDEN OWL HALF A beautiful trail ½ marathon with over 2,400ft of elevation gain. Following the Red, White, and Blue trail loops in a counter clockwise direction. Returning to the Gaucho Road Trailhead. THE MOSS MONSTER 6 MILE with just over 1,000ft of elevation gain follows Mossy Ridge Red Loop counter clockwise with a little twist.
The IRON GRIDDLE ULTRA 50k Traverse all of the trails in the park with over 5,000ft of elevation gain. Start at Gaucho Road Trailhead area near the Steeplechase entrance. This route flows counter clockwise for the first half and then clockwise for the second half. There are 6 aid stations. Follow the trail and begin travel counter clockwise on the Red, White, and Blue Trails then "flip it and reverse it" for the second half. This route includes out and backs to trailheads which also serve as aid stations and some extra fun along the way. Runners must make a go at the Belle Meade Blvd entrance steps not once but a second time on their second passing. Same goes for Doom Hill on the back side of the Blue Loop Saddle overlook! There is a flat portion which utilizes the grass xc course at Vaughns Gap.
Plenty of aid stations available to keep you going!
Mile 2.6 "Chickering Road Spur” (Porta Potty/Water/Snacks)
Mile 5 "Belle Mead Stairs” (Water/Snacks)
Mile 7.5 “Deep Well” (Porta Potty/Water/Snacks)
Mile 10 "Mossy Valley Junction" (Water)
Mile 11 (xc course porta potty)
Mile 12 "Claire's Meadow Shelter" (Water/Snacks)
Mile 13 “Nature Center Bathroom and water fountain" (unofficial but it's there)
Mile 17 "Claire's Meadow Shelter" (Water/Snacks)
Mile 22 "Belle Meade Stairs" (Water/Snacks)
Mile 24 "Chickering Road Spur" (Porta Potty/Water/Snacks)
Mile 26 "Clair's Meadow Shelter" (Water/Snacks)
Mile 27 "Nature Center Bathroom"
Mile 30.5 "Nature Center Bathroom"
On to Finish
COURSE - HIDDEN OWL HALF
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IRON GRIDDLE - HIDDEN OWL HALF This trail 1/2 marathon combines the Blue, Red, and White trail loops in a counter clockwise direction and includes over 2,000 ft of elevation gain.
Start at the Gaucho Road Trailhead and follow the trail to the Candy Cane Connector Trail until it joins the Mossy Ridge Trail (aka The Red Loop) Turn right and follow the trails in a counter clockwise direction. Take the Chickering Road Spur at mile 2 and arrive at the Aid Station and Porta Potty at mile 2.5 Return to Red loop and Take the Deep Wells Trailhead connector directly to the Warner Woods Trail (aka the white loop) and continue counter clockwise on the Warner Woods "White Trail". Dip down “The Stairs” and head back up at mile 4.5. Continue right on the White Trail to the Deep Well turn off. Head back to Mossy Ridge loop and turn right. At mile 8.5 there is a slight deviation from the Red Trail that takes you to a short jaunt near the Cross Country Grass Trail. Follow the markings and visit an aid station ath the Claire's Meadow Shelter. You’ll end up back on the Candy Cane Connector on your way to The Nature Center at mile 10ish. Follow the Blue Trail along the creek, up to the top, then back down. Hop back on the Candy Cane connector and follow markings to the finish line!
Aid stations available at Mile 2.5 "Chickering Road Spur" (Porta Potty / Water / Snacks) - Mile 4.5 "Belle Meade Stairs" (Water / Snacks) - Mile 9.5 "Claire's Meadow Shelter" (Water / Snacks) - “The Nature Center” mile 9 (unofficial* Toilet / Fountain) . Finish Line 13.5 miles
COURSE - MOSS MONSTER SIXish
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IRON GRIDDLE - MOSS MONSTER SIX This 6 mile trail loop with just over 1,000ft of elevation, will take runners to the Mossy Ridge (red trail) for a fun adventure through the heart of the park! There will be an aid station at Mile 2.5 at the Chickering Road Spur with a porta potty, water, and snacks and Mile 5 at the Mossy Valley Gap.
Start at the Gaucho Road Trailhead and follow the trail to the Candy Cane Connector Trail and Turn right onto the Mossy Ridge (Red Loop). Mile 2 take a right to “The Chickering Road Spur". Exit the aid station return to tail and turn right continuing on the Red Trail. At mile five arrive at Mossy Valley gap. Follow signs which will take you near the xc course (Not officially the Red Loop any more). Follow the trail markings follow the very wide grass trail. At mile 5.4 Exit the Cross Country Trail on your left and cross an asphalt road. Enter Claire's Meadow Field Crossing. Follow this for 1/10th of a mile, come to an asphalt road and turn left. Follow for 1/10th of a mile, turn left and hop back on the candy cane connector. Almost immediately (mile 5.7) you will turn right and follow the trail to the Finish line! Don't worry, it'll all be marked.
START LINE & PARKING
PERCY WARNER PARK - GAUCHO ROAD TRAILHEAD ENTRANCE
2628 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN 37221
Map to the START Line and PARKING:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/RHWu72rYcsVz35ucAThe start/finish line is located at Gaucho Road Trailhead adjacent to the Steeplechase Horse track. There will be plenty of Sausage, Bacon, Eggs, and Pancakes cooked up in Cast Iron Griddles!
We have a staggered start time for the runners at the request of the park. This will help spread runners out on the trails! Please do your best when submitting your estimated minute per mile trail pace.
REFUNDS
We’re not able to issue refunds for the IRON GRIDDLE event. If something comes up, you can transfer your bib to another runner or change race distance categories — bib transfers and category changes are open until March 23rd.
SASQUATCHALOPE TRAIL RUNNING
Sasquatchalope Trail Running hosts a weekly run every Saturday at Percy Warner Park. We want to bring this fun to you and help raise some money for the park trails as well!
We volunteer regularly to help maintain these trails, remove invasive species, and plant trees. By putting on this event it is our goal to raise funds to help support our efforts to keep Warner Parks an amazing asset to the city of Nashville.
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Event's current local time: 2:08 PM CT
