Gordy Ainsleigh is credited with starting the sport of ultrarunning in the US after he accepted the dare to run the Tevis Cup 100 mile course - a horse race - under 24 hours. His unique feat eventually led to the establishment of the 100 mile race that is now the premiere ultrarunning event in the United States. This waterfall is called "Gordy's Grotto" - his favorite place to cool off before climbing the very challenging Devil's Thumb climb. We had the amazing luck of seeing 76 year old Gordy climbing this hill not far from this spot during the training camp weekend!

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Location: Placer County, California, United States

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1. Devil's Thumb – Gordy's Grotto loop from Foresthill

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