Welcome,

Thank you for being a participant in The WV Ramp 5K during our Wildflowers & Ramps Festival at the Yew Mountain Center (YMC) in Hillsboro, WV.

If something happens en route and you need to reach someone at the venue, call 304-653-4079. Please note that cell service is limited in this area, but AT&T, U.S. Cellular, and T-Mobile often have regular signals.

How to Get to The WV Ramp 5K

Address:

Yew Mountain Center, 9494 Lobelia Road, Hillsboro, WV 24946

Directions to YMC can be found here, scroll to the bottom of the page: https://www.yewmountain.org/contact.html

Parking

The main parking area for the event will be in the field in front of the lodge. There will be a sign directing you up YMC's secondary entrance to the parking field. Once you park, please walk up the hill to the lodge follow the signs for registration where you will be greeted by staff and checked in for the race.

Accessible parking for people with mobility challenges or drop-off is available closer to the lodge. Take the main YMC entrance for this option.

Arrival and Check-in

Registration and sign-in will be from 9:30 - 9:50 AM.

The WV Ramp 5K will begin at 10:00 AM.

The official Kids' Fun Run will begin at 10:10 AM, but can be completed throughout the day.

One of our free (donations appreciated) guided Wildflower Walks will also begin at 10:00 AM for event participants not entering the race, and another guided Wildflower Walk will be available at 1:00 PM for 5K participants.

A full schedule and a REQUIRED waiver will be emailed to participants after registration.

Food and Beverages

There will be NO aid stations located along the rugged scenic course that passes through fields of wildflowers, patches of ramps, and by flowing streams.

You are welcome to bring your own snacks and hydration with you on the course.

There will be refreshments available at the lodge before and after the race. Along with a ramp pizza lunch is available for purchase from 12:00 - 2:00 PM.

Lodging/Camping/Bunkhouse

Stay with us at the Yew Mountain Center in one of our six lodge rooms with ensuite bathrooms. Book your room at www.airbnb.com/p/yewmountainretreats

YMC's campsites are available through our Hipcamp listing https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/west-virginia-the-yew-mountain-center-r57hyp11

There is also a bunkhouse with 6 beds for a slightly less rustic option than camping. The bunkhouse features a communal sleeping area rather than private bedrooms. It is best suited for groups or travelers comfortable with a hostel-style layout. Please contact the YMC staff for details. 304-653-4079 or info.yewmountain@gmail.com.

Suggested Items to Bring

*Comfortable/layered clothing appropriate for field activities. Long pants are suggested (Ticks!)

*Sturdy running/walking shoes

*Rain gear. Activities will happen rain or shine!

*Water bottle, coffee mug, reusable cup.

*Insect repellent

*Day bag to keep your things in

*Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen), if needed.

*Field Notebook and writing utensil

*Cash for shopping. Native plants available, courtesy of Appalachian Headwaters, and local goods from MMT partners. YMC accepts major credit cards for gift shop items, but presenters or other vendors may not. (optional)

WV Ramp 5K!

Team Members