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3 distances: 
26.2 mile trail marathon Course Map
The 26.2 mile course does both loops. It starts with the 17.5 mile loop described above. After that, you can pickup water & supplies at the junction aid station, find your drop bag if needed, and begin the 16 mile Indian Wells Canyon Loop. Runners or teams entered in the marathon distance have the option to down-grade to the 17.5 mile distance at the junction aid station, but still must run 1.5 mikes further to the finish line at the bottom of the canyon.

17.5 mile Course Map
Head up Indian Wells canyon and climb slowly and steadily (elevation gain of ~2,300) for 9 miles towards Owen's Peak and the Pacific Crest Trail (there are a handful of steep sections but they are relatively short). The route consists primarily of well packed dirt roads and Jeep trails. The route will take you to the historic Nadeau-Magnolia gold mine. Explore the mine buildings and machinery another day, but enjoy the brief time in the pines and a generous aid station. After the mine, you get a brief downhill and the final climb to the top. Celebrate, high-five everyone at the upper aid station, take in the view, and turn left and enjoy the smooth downhill to the finish line. The downhill trail takes the north side of the canyon where depending on season’s rainfall, you may get your feet wet crossing the creek. The terrain on this loop varies wildly, but rocks are rare. If you're a burro; shoes or hoof boots are not needed.

10 mile Course Map
You begin your journey at the base of Indian Wells Canyon. The first mile is easy along the Indian Wells Canyon road followed by right turn to a slow climb to the newer LA Aqueduct. Many will be reduced to a walk, but soon it levels out for 2.5 miles where you can easily speed or cruise with a beautiful view of the valley. Then complete a 2nd short climb to the highest point ~1100 feet above the start as you enter beautiful Short Canyon, filled with wildflowers - if the winter rains cooperate. Enjoy the descent and spot where the concrete covered 1914 LA Aqueduct emerges from tunnels through the mountains., You can run race or easy and downhill to the bottom of the canyon. The aid station will provide snacks and water for humans and animals. There will be no cups, so be prepared to refill your bottle or pack if needed. Burros can drink from buckets provided. After that, it is an easy downhill grade. The course turns south at the power line, where it flattens and ends with a slight easy climb to the finish. The trail consists primarily of dirt roads, excellent footing with very few rocks, so boots are not needed on burros. This 10 miler is open to walkers, joggers, and speed demons alike. There are some moderate hill climbs that will not exactly help you log a new personal best, but if you're looking for a 10 mile experience in a laid-back environment, this is for you!
Distances are approximate, as it is the terrain that really matters. All are open to burro/runner teams, or runners without burros competing in separate categories on the same course. There is a slightly staggered start with burros starting first.