By Three Points runners will begin to notice signs of the 2009 Station Fire, with a transition to more chaparral and less forested terrain. Leaving the aid station on the same trail they entered on, runners will bid adieu to the PCT and make a quick right on to the Silver Moccasin Trail (roughly 100 feet below the aid station). Rolling through exposed terrain, runners turn right off the trail 2 miles PAS at the Bandido Campground onto a paved road that leads to Santa Clara Divide Road. Runners turn left and follow it for 1.2 miles up to Rosenita Saddle where the Mt. Hilyer Aid Station is located at mile 41.1, an elevation of 5,900’
The Angeles Crest 100 was such a beautiful course, but quite a beast. Tom Green said "AC100 has similarities to WS100 through 80 miles, but then it tries to kill you with two final mountains." I found it thoroughly enjoyable except for the need to be on the constant alert for poodle bush and poison oak. And I hated the miserable climb to Pacifico and back to Hillyer. Here's my "race report" in video format so you can enjoy it from the comfort of your lounge chair 😉 Watch his video below.
