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Mount Jefferson Ascent

Mount Jefferson Ascent

  • Trail Run
  • 8 km
962 Mt Jefferson Rd, West Jefferson, NC

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About the Event

Mount Jefferson Ascent

Saturday, September 6, 2025 @ 9:00 AM

962 Mt Jefferson Rd, West Jefferson, NC

5 Mile Climb

How quickly can you complete the MOJE Ascent? Will you let the steep inclines or the beautiful views slow you down? Come try your mountain legs out at the high country's newest trail run/hike!

STATS

  • 5 ish Miles
  • 1600 ish feet of elevation gain
  • Highest point over 4600 feet

COURSE

1 ish mile road climb to park entrance. Turn right onto Mountain Ridge Trail. M.R. Trail until left turn towards picnic shelter. Go past P. shelter to Summit Trail. Take S. Trail to Rhododendron Trail. Take R. Trail to Lost Province Trail. Complete clockwise loop back to P. Shelter Finish

MORE COWBELL

Everyone who comes to cheer participants up the final big climb will receive a custom bell. All finishers will receive a custom bell so they can join in on the cheering! Top 3 male and female OA finishers will receive LARGE custom bells!

AFTER PARTY

We'll be cheering until the last person finishes! Local mountain music and refreshments on top of the mountain while we wait. Shuttles will be available to take you back down once everyone is done.

DONATION

A portion of each sign up will be donated to the Blue Ridge Conservancy to be put towards new trail construction in Ashe county!

How to get there

Courses

Tickets

This event is not sold through Apuama. Check prices and availability directly on the organizer's website.
5 Mile Climb Registration$50.00
Event Website