The next couple of runs will be along Mulholland Fire Road; perfect training for High Desert 50K/30K! LOCATION: Mulholland West aka Topanga/Mulholland DIRECTIONS: * From the 101, exit Topanga Canyon South. * Take Topanga Canyon to Mulholland Dr. * Turn left on Mulholland. * Turn right on Michelangelo. * Turn right on Mulholland Dr. * Parking is free along the street. * Please observe QUIET in the mornings when parking. TIME: 7:00 AM -- Running time; Please arrive prepared to run; bottles full, shoes tied, etc. We will start without you! DISTANCE: 21.5 miles RUNNING TIME: 5:30 Max RUN FROM MICHANGELO TO BOTTOM OF WESTRIDGE AND BACK. (Please print the directions to carry). FR = Fire Roads Mileage approximate OUT: ~ Take Mulholland Drive to Canoga Ave. ~ Slight left on Canoga Ave and continue on Mulholland Drive. ~ Continue on Mulholland FR to Santa Maria Fire Gate - mile 1.8 ~ Continue on Mulholland FR to San Vicente Fire Gate - mile 7.2 ~ Go through San Vicente Fire Gate ~ RIGHT turn up paved driveway to Nike Park - mile 7.3 WATER/TOILETS HERE ~ Continue through Nike Park through the fence onto Westridge FR aka West Mandiville FR ~ Continue to the end of Westridge FR (at the cul-d-sac) -- mile 10.8 RETURN ~ Turn around and continue up Westridge FR to Nike Park -- mile 14.5 WATER/TOILETS HERE ~ Continue through Nike Park and exit on the paved driveway to Mulholland FR ~ LEFT turn on Mulholland FR and go through the San Vicente Fire Gate ~ Continue on Mulholland FR to Santa Maria Fire Gate -- mile 19.7 ~ Go through Santa Maria Fire Gate ~ Continue on Mulholland FR to Canoga Ave. -- mile 21.3 ~ Slight LEFT on Canoga Ave and Continue on Mulholland Dr. to Michangelo -- mile 21.5 To view a map of this run, go to: http://www.mapmyrun.com/route/us/ca/san%20fernando%20valley/953128751717025972 TOILETS/WATER: At Nike Park (mile 7.3/14.5) BOTTLES/HYDRATION PACKS: Carry enough fluid to allow you to consume +/- 20oz/hour. REMINDER: Please go the Trail Run Events website and read the Trail Guidelines and FAQs before attending the first run. Link: http://www.trailrunevents.com/ul/index.htm Happy trails, NSD http://www.trailrunevents.com