Absolutely magical run and used to be my go to lunch run when living in Manly. There’s something truly spectacular about the Sydney Headlands and Sydney Harbour. In addition there’s a lot of history in this area from World War II and it’s a fantastic place to watch Sydney to Hobart if you’re there at that time.
Amazing park in the heart of Perth. This routing is mostly paved but sand tracks crisscross the park providing for a number of non-paved options. The DNA tower and Federation Parkway are two of my favorite areas in this four square kilometre park.
Fantastic, interesting and sometimes difficult run. Starting on the lower Los Liones trail, you have a relatively busy singletrack that’s absolutely stunning. Once you get up to East Topanga Fire Road things get more vertical but you’re rewarded with a tremendous view – especially on a sunny day. Once upon a time this was my lunch run from Palisades.
The easily accessible start to the Backbone trail. Will Rogers is centrally located and has parking (paid) where you can start this epic trail with some history as well as breathtaking views.
An absolutely brutally beautiful trail. Starts after a long drive up into the back canyons of Pacific Palisades and climbs to link up with the Temescal system to the right and everything else – including Hub Junction to the left. Go left!
What an absolutely bizarre, beautiful run! Brooding clouds adding to the 90% humidity made it difficult but absolutely worth the pain to do this run – especially if beautiful out!
Bold Park is a great little oasis near the coast. Although the trails are mostly paved, you feel like you’re in the wilderness even through you’re in the middle of suburbs.
Another bucket list ride – been working up to this one for a while and finally ticked it off. Good weather and an early start for this tour of the Maures and some of the region’s best climbs!
This is such an amazing ride – you feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere all by yourself. Road surface is….not great….but the climbing and the vistas are exceptional. Be aware that the road can close during the summer fire season.
Cold Springs Tavern is an absolute classic. Pair a nice long Sunday run in the Santa Ynez Recreation Area with a nice long Sunday session with music, epic Tri Tip sandwiches and a beer or two!