Grassroots Origins
Highpoint & the Deathly Hallows Trail Challenge began as a community weekly run group. We would be remiss not to mention the origins. The Conestoga Cowboys of York and Lancaster counties began their weekly pilgrimage to "The General" on the Mason-Dixon Trail in 2020 during the pandemic. At the end of 2021, Julia began leading the Trail Sisters to Highpoint and back every week as well. While the Cowboys have moved on, the ladies still persist every week!
The Wrightsville Crew
Julia Martin
Lead Organizer & Founder
Trail Name: Purple Haze
Julia is one of the Trail Sisters South Central PA chapter leaders. She founded the weekly Trail Sisters run/hike to Highpoint on Wednesday nights. She is an avid member of the local trail community, where you can often find her photographing races or volunteering at aid stations.
Andrew Houck
Organizer & Founder
Trail Name: Eeyore
Andrew is the mastermind behind the concept and name of the event. He began the tradition of naming your Highpoint run after the book in a certain series that corresponds with the number of out-and-back repeats you did. IYKYK. When he's not injured, he is also an avid member of the local trail community.