Place's to go and run...

[slwrunner]

So, I just found out that I will be free Friday and have no where to go. Any suggestions on where I can go to relax and even get some runs in?

No limitations on how far or much. Company pays for all. ;D ;D
I was thinking of going to Santa Cruz mountains to see what I am getting myself into and then maybe heading to Big Sur.

Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

[leinfellner]

Tony,
don't know if I can make it on Friday, but a great place to run is "Rancho San Antonio State Park" close to the intersection of 85/280 in the South Bay. Google it!
I usually do one or two loops of 8 miles there, starting at the parking lot and going up the High Meadow Trail and down the PG&E trail. Each loop is about 2000ft elev gain.
Let me know if you need further info.
Norbert

[kent]

One of my favorite places to run is the coastal trail starting at the Palomarin trailhead up in Marin (about 1 hour north of SF). Here's a link to a description of the trail.

www.bahiker.com/northbayhikes/palomarin.html

This run includes beautiful views of the coast, several inland ponds, some pine forests, fantastic wildflowers and even a side spur to a neat waterfall. If you want more mileage just keep following the trail until you're ready to turn around. Also, the trail is not technical and very runnable.

[thr3ee]

Santa Cruz is definitely a good place if you also want to "hang out" after your run. You have the town, beach and boardwalk for after your run. Big Sur is a beautiful area, but I don't know much about the trails. As for great trails, I would also recommend Big Basin.

slwrunner said:

So, I just found out that I will be free Friday and have no where to go. Any suggestions on where I can go to relax and even get some runs in?

No limitations on how far or much. Company pays for all. ;D ;D
I was thinking of going to Santa Cruz mountains to see what I am getting myself into and then maybe heading to Big Sur.

Any other suggestions would be appreciated.