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Please read below; High Desert Ultras info. follows:

LOCATION: Mulholland West aka Topanga/Mulholland aka Mulholland/Michangelo

This is an out-and-back run for 24 miles. Easy to turn back early, if needed; some ULs are planning to run 18 miles instead.

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: 24 miles

RUNNING TIME: 6:00 Max

RUN FROM MICHAELANGELO TO PARKER MESA OVERLOOK (via fire roads, no Musch Trail)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 Temescal fire road #30 - mile 3.8
~ RIGHT turn on Temescal FR to Hub Junction - mile 6
~ RIGHT turn on Eagle Springs FR to Eagle Junction - mile 7.3
~ LEFT turn on Eagle FR to Tripett Junction - mile 8.5
~ RIGHT turn on Tripett Ranch Road into Tripett Visitor Center - mile 8.75

WATER/TOILETS HERE

~ Leave Tripett Visitor Center the same way to Eagle/Parker Mesa FR - mile 9.0
~ RIGHT turn on Parker Mesa FR to Parker Mesa Turnoff - mile 11.5
~ RIGHT turn on Parker Mesa Overlook FR to end - mile 12.0

RETURN

~ Return Parker Mesa FR - mile 12.5
~ LEFT turn on Parker Mesa FR to Trippett Junction - mile 15.0
~ LEFT turn into Tripett Ranch Visitor Center - mile 15.25

WATER/TOILETS HERE

~ Leave Tripett Visitor Center the same way to Tripett Junction - mile 15.5
~ LEFT turn on Eagle FR to Eagle Junction - 16.7
~ RIGHT turn on Eagle Springs FR to Hub Junction - mile 18.0
~ LEFT turn on Temescal FR #30 to Mulholland FR - 20.2
~ LEFT turn on Mulholland FR to Michaelangelo - mile 24.0

To view a map of this run, go to:
http://www.mapmyrun.com/route/us/ca/san%20fernando%20valley/243128922376854579

TOILETS/WATER: At Tripett Visitor Center (mile 8.75/15.25)

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

HIGH DESERT 50K/30K RACE INFO:

Website links:
http://www.othtc.com/ultra/index.htm
http://www.othtc.com/ultra/Register/10general-info.pdf

Host Hotel is the HERITAGE INN & SUITES, 1050 N. Norma, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Special rates are as follows, $67.00, plus tax, per night, double occupancy $70.00 ($8.00 per person for more than 2 people, up to 4 per room); $73.00, plus tax, per night, king kitchen; $82.00, plus tax, per night suites. Check out time will be extended to 3:00 pm. To make room reservations please call (760) 446-6543 and mention the Ultra Marathon and date (Cut-off date: Nov. 27th, the earlier the better). Check their website: http://heritageinnsuites.com.

Suggest driving up Saturday for the Carbo Load Dinner and packet pick up on Saturday from 5PM-8PM. Drive home Sunday, after the race.

Happy trails,

NSD
http://www.trailrunevents.com