cakie
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Post by cakie on Jan 24, 2008 10:55:47 GMT -5
Hi- I am coming to LA to visit a friend, and wanted to plan my trip around a trail run. I am debating between the Malibu Creek 25k on April 6th, and the Sycamore Canyon 18k on May 18th. Is there a significant difference between the two runs? If so, which would you recommend? Thanks so much for the input!
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Post by grandpak1939 on Jan 30, 2008 22:21:35 GMT -5
Do both.
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Post by grandpak1939 on Jan 30, 2008 22:31:31 GMT -5
You can get an idea by looking at Santa Monica 50k. That course (a guess) will e similar to Sycamore Canyon, but easier by 400 feet or so. You can get an idea about what the Malibu Canyon is like by visiting Bull Dog 50K site. All of this is dependent on the final course for both.
I would do both. I will do both. Great terrain and great race directors.
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Post by Pacific Coast Trail Runs on Feb 9, 2008 21:10:03 GMT -5
Wendell just wheeled the course yesterday and measured the elevation gain (6,000'). The course is very similar to Bulldog 50K and the Xterra 14 mile courses, except the start/finish area will be a little different to get over 49 kilometers and we'll go clockwise. We'll have a topographical map on the Malibu Creek web page soon at: www.pctrailruns.com/Malibu_Creek.htm |
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Post by grandpak1939 on Feb 10, 2008 16:39:28 GMT -5
Sounds great. I don't remember Bull Dog being two loops. But then I was a lot younger then.
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Post by rwedington on Feb 12, 2008 4:15:27 GMT -5
I've run both courses a few times and agree that you should do both if possible. Both offer spectacular ocean views and this time of year will be coated with fresh plant life. They both have challenging climbs, but the Malibu Creek/ Bulldog mountain climb is a longer, slightly steeper climb - clearly my preference, actually my favorite trail in all of Souther California.  I have found the trails of the Malibu course more interesting and more challenging than Sycamore. The folks at trailrace.com have a good topo map of the Malibu Creek Trail race. Keep in mind it's counter-clockwise as displayed so you may have to reverse it if we're running clockwise. You're gonna love it! |
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Post by pctrailruns on Feb 12, 2008 17:52:11 GMT -5
The Malibu Creek course map and elevation profile are now up on the web page: www.pctrailruns.com/Malibu_Creek.htmI also added a few photos of Malibu Creek, the rusted army vehicles at the MASH site, and the sunset from Mesa Peak Road. Wendell (PCTR) |
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Post by treker1 on Feb 14, 2008 15:05:28 GMT -5
Is there an entry fee to the Point Mugu or Sycamore Canyon for this Trail Run on May 18
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Post by willgotthardt on Feb 14, 2008 17:15:21 GMT -5
Not if you want to wear bib# 191.
[Do you mean entry into the race? or the park itself?]
Will G.
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Post by treker1 on Feb 14, 2008 18:55:13 GMT -5
question is entry fee to the PARKS ,,i know we pay for the RACE
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Post by willgotthardt on Feb 14, 2008 19:15:27 GMT -5
Sorry, typically I call that a parking fee.
Pt. Mugu was $5.00, I assume the same in nearby Sycamore Canyon.
will G.
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I have found the trails of the Malibu course more interesting and more challenging than Sycamore.