This loop has been on my mind a lot this summer. Thankful for Henry Harris to have run it as a training run and set the FKT before his Speedgoat so I had a goal time to chase. I ran this route counter clockwise, the original FKT was ran clockwise, (Henry’s direction). I honestly don’t know which way would be faster. I like counter because for some reason, that is the direction I run all my loops haha.
Started and finished at the Venable Trail Head.
Wish this route gains more popularity. Challenging grades, Rocky technical trails, high vistas that help you see the route to the next pass, and incredible foliage down the west side of the Sangres.
I recommend downloading a GPX file and follow the directions on your watch or phone for at least two spots in this route. Made it fun to be on your toes and navigate trail at least one time.
Ran in my Merrell Skyfire 2s
Took 1 gel, drank 500ml of Skratch Superfuel and 500ml of water. Did not refill on the run.
Ran route alone and was lucky the horses didn’t slow me up too much at all.
Thanks for Reid and Mercedes for dropping me off!! Ran the route alone and unsupported
Start: 00:00:00
1st pass: 1:37:50
2nd pass: 1:57:34
3rd pass: 2:23:43
4th pass: 2:57:10
Finish: 3:39:11