This May, Big Sur Land Trust is hitting the trails once again for our annual fundraiser to save open space and care for the lands you love in Monterey County! Whether you want to go fast, slow, solo, or with others, this year’s Race for Open Space has something for you.

Palo Corona to Mitteldorf Preserve (21mi) – Runners Only Except By Prior Approval

If you wish to hike this course instead of run, please request prior approval by clicking here before you register.

This course is an out-and-back from the Palo Corona Discovery Center to Mitteldorf Preserve with a lollipop loop in the middle. You will be required to select a starting time slot for this course between 7:30am and 9:00am. Approved hikers should select the 7:30am starting time slot, and will be directed to start after 7:30am runners have taken off. The cut-off time for reaching the Mitteldorf Preserve checkpoint is 12:30pm.

Total elevation gain (ascent): Approximately 4,250ft. Seven hills.

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