I am looking for some guidance for an attempt at the 4 state challenge. I want to start at HF at about 0330 am, run to Penn Mar Park, hop on my bicycle and ride back. I did a 43 mile gravel ride yesterday in 90 degree heat in 3h 31 mins with 1,232 feet of elevation. I figure an 11 hour run and a 3-4 hour bike. My last 40 mile was done in 10:50 minutes, I know I can improve this. I just did a mountain 50k in 8:50 minutes in June with 5,568 elevation. I am looking for trail conditions, places to start, stay and secure my bike, specifically a hostel, church or home up near Penn Mar.
I’ll be carrying around a 10 to maybe 15lb pack.