surface & terrain
mostly dirt and grass with some uneven, rocky spots. short climbs and descents add texture without turning it into a mountain race.
the loop
cat lap course map
a 0.69 mile backyard loop carved into the hillside in lyle, washington. the map below shows the full circuit with key spots marked. dots are approximate for now and will be refined as the course evolves.
hover or tap the dots on the map to see the label for each point. this is not a gps-accurate map, just a visual guide to how the loop flows.
how the loop runs
cat lap is intentionally simple: you leave the backyard, follow the loop, and return to the same start/finish every lap. the terrain and micro-features keep it interesting when the lap count gets high.
flow
the loop is designed to be fully runnable. corners and micro-climbs stack up as the hours go by, especially in the fixed-time and last cat formats.
weather & exposure
mix of sun and shade depending on the time of day. expect columbia river gorge conditions and plan gear accordingly.
updates
trail work and small reroutes will happen between editions. the map and dot positions will get updated as the course evolves.