Distance: 13.10 mi
Type: Loop, Road
Difficulty: 3 / 10
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Address: 111 Columbia Ave., Redwood City, CA 94063
Phone: 650-364-8256
Filed Under: Running
Red Rock Canyon is one of the American Southwest?s finest scenic wonders?and it?s only a short, 20-minute drive from downtown Las Vegas. At Red Rock, you?ll enter a world so totally opposite to ?Glitter Gulch? that it seems like an alien planet. Make no mistake, though, despite its nearness to the bright lights, this is wild country, with a vast range of peaks like Mt. Wilson soaring above 7000'.
You may be surprised to find Redwood Trails sponsoring a road race?and, well, so are we! But we simply couldn?t resist the scenery. The Red Rock road course winds close around the foot of these towering red rock cliffs through magnificent high-desert landscapes. It isn?t exceptionally fast or slow?just outstandingly scenic. The wide, open loop begins at 3780', climbing to 4736' at the high point, and descending an enjoyably fast 940' to the finish at 3796'. Throughout the race, you?ll experience the silent grandeur of towering mountain peaks, the freshness of the pure desert air, and an amazing variety of natural wonders.
There is also a 10k.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Rte. 139
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Posted by: ddreyfuss and last modified on Aug 17, 2006 by ddreyfuss
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