Highland Forest Loop Photos May 6, 2005

Start/Finish at Community Shelter

Start of first big climb

On the first big climb. Typical trail markings.

Typical muddy stretch after big climb.

Powerline cut before first aid station.

First aid station at about 2 miles.

Into the woods... right out of the Wizard of Oz

Out of the woods and over the bridge to better running.

Single track.

Road crossing at about 4 miles, aid station here.

Hang a left on old road instead of switchbacking up the hill.

On the long climb after low point and Outpost aid station.

Stream crossing before another big climb.

Nice trail up high.

On double track after last big climb.

Another creek crossing on the way down.

Bridge on the way down.

Easy up about a mile from start/finish.