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Terrain: Asphalt
Notes: 20 Miles around the canal trails. Starts near Waldon Park (at the Iron Horse Trail crossing) and heads east towards Lime Ridge on the Contra Costa Canal Trail. After 3 miles head south on the Ygnacio Canal Trail, following it all the way around. It's 4 miles right after the tunnel under Ygnacio Valley Rd. 5 miles crossing Arbolado Dr after the park. 6 Miles at Cheyenne Dr (first street crossing after running along wide and busy Walnut Ave), Ygnacio Valley Rd crossing after the hospital is at about 7.5 miles. Entering Heather farms is 8 miles. Back at the Iron Horse crossing is 9 miles.
The Second section takes you west, back along the Contra Costa Canal Trail. Head past the starting point (refill with water). Head under the freeway. The Geary Rd crossing is half way, 10 miles. Hitting the major road crossing ("You are here for your health, do not cross..") is 13 miles, half marathon (16 miles on the way back). It's 14 miles around the college at Golf Club Rd and also 15 miles on the way back. Run on about half a mile to just past Chilpancingo Parkway and turn around at 4th Ave.
Run all the way back to the park (Oak Rd) for 20 miles.
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