Legendary Aid Stations: Skytop at the Eastern States 100 Mile

"The Eastern States 100 Mile, held each August deep in the hardwood forests of North Central Pennsylvania, is a 103-mile circumnavigation of Pine Creek in the Wilds region of Pennsylvania. Held almost entirely on gnarly, rocky singletrack, Eastern States climbs over 20,000 feet and has a strict 36-hour cutoff. The Eastern States Trail-Endurance Alliance manages the event as part of its mission to promote trail running and the responsible use of public lands in this remote area of Pennsylvania."

"At the 85-mile mark, Eastern States runners arrive at the Skytop aid station, an oasis in the midst of the deep, rugged wilderness of Pennsylvania. Run by a group informally known as the Central Pennsylvania Trail Legends, Skytop aid station is set in an amazingly beautiful location at a pivotal point in the race and is known for its variety of hot foods, including fresh blueberry pancakes, cheeseburgers, and chicken soup."

The Eastern States 100 Mile is a 103-mile circumnavigation of Pine Creek in North Central Pennsylvania held each August. The course runs almost entirely on rocky singletrack, climbs over 20,000 feet, and enforces a 36-hour cutoff. The Eastern States Trail-Endurance Alliance organizes the event and provides stewardship for hundreds of trail miles in the region. At the 85-mile mark, Skytop aid station offers a welcoming oasis with hot foods such as blueberry pancakes, cheeseburgers, and chicken soup. Skytop sits on a private camp owned by the Lister family and is run by the Central Pennsylvania Trail Legends. The aid station follows several steep, rocky climbs with stream crossings and uses twinkle lights on the final approach, making departure difficult before an extremely tough final 18 miles.

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