Epic trail run across Santa Cruz Island with significant elevation gain and challenging terrain, and only way to access is through a boat which is the cherry on top because you’re running against time to reach the boat to get back to land. This route is from Point to Point Northbound. There is only one access point in the entire island for drinking water at Scorpion Canyon Campground, so one must carry the necessary water as there are no streams to filter water along be trail.

Rock Creek Park is a gem in the nation's capital.  It's 1,754 acres provide its visitors a way to reconnect with nature in spite of being located in the heart of an urban setting.  The Western Ridge and Valley Trails are the main north-south trails in the park, and they span the entirety of the wide section of the park.  This loop is the premier route in the park, allowing you to explore the vast majority of its terrain.  With hills, flats, creek crossings, and some technical rocky and root strew sections, this loop has something for everyone.  It is most beautiful in the spring, when the l