Baldy Peaks (50K)

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Location: Ice House Canyon, San Gabriel National Forest
Nearest Town(s): Mount Baldy, Pomona, Ontario Airport, CA
Event Date/Time 8/25/01 6AM
Course Type: Two unequal loops with an ear.
Surface: Single track trail, dirt fire roads, some asphalt.
Description: 32.14 miles. Ice House (5000'), Baldy Village (4,200'), Baldy (10,064'), Notch (7800'), Manker (6,200'), Cabin, Baldy (10,064'), Notch, Thunder (8500'), Notch, Manker, Ice House.
"The toughest course, with understanding aid and soft hearted RD." - John Davis RD
Elevation Change: Climb 10,775'; Descent 10,775'
Altitude Range: 4,200' to 10,064'
Longest Climb: 6000' in 6 miles (Bear Canyon)
Time Limit/Cutoffs: 6 hours at Manker first time.
Aid Stations: Above Bear (water only), Notch (~15 mi.), everything, Manker (~19), Cabin (limited but good), Notch, Notch, Manker, Ice house (32 mi)
Website: Baldy Peaks 50k
Race Director: Larry Gassan 7453 Oakwood Ave, Los Angeles CA 90036; Phone: 323-655-8177
Additional Information: See Website to download an entry form.
1998 Results: 58 out of 65 starters completed the course on a warm day.

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