Run's Description
Welcome to our 2008 edition of the Goats Death Valley Trek. This is fast becoming a very popular run among the mountaingoats because of the relaxed nature of it and also because there are so many options to run/walk different mileages at your own pace. The nature of the terrain, not to mention the beauty and accessibility of TITUS CANYON, makes it the perfect run for runners of all ages and abilities.
This year's run takes place on Saturday, March 29, 2008 allowing participants to partake in the beauty of the desert flowers in full bloom and the awesome, quiet solitude of Titus Canyon. This run is only open to members of the mountaingoats group and their guests. The run starts on a level desert floor and finishes on a single track with 500ft. spectacular granite cliffs on each side. The goats headquarters are in beautiful Beatty, Nevada, just a few miles from the start, where we are planning to spend Friday and Saturday nights.
List of Hotels $50-$60
Motel 6 Beatty (800) 466-8356, (775) 553-9090
Stagecoach Hotel & Casino (775) 553-2419
El Portal (775) 553-2912
Exchange Club (775) 553-2333
Run's Organizer
Larry Meyers, one of the members of our Mountain Goats Running Club has been organizing this run for the benefit of the group since 2001. Following is a list of the highligths of this trek:
- No entry fee
- You may run/walk any distance, 5K, 10K, up to a full marathon
- Run is through Titus Canyon, 6 miles outside of Beatty, Nevada
- Beautiful course (same as the Death Valley Marathon) with elevation gain of 2500 ft
- First 13 miles are uphill, last half is down with spectacular granite canyon views
- 5-6 hours drive from L.A. (about 275 miles), 1 ½ hour drive from Las Vegas
- Beatty has 24 hour restaturants, 24 hour casino
- Bring your mountain bike. Lots of trails and fire-roads in the area to ride & explore
- Furnace Creek is 35 miles from Beatty, Nevada
- Easy access to all sites in the Death Valley basin, including indian ruins
- Elevation gain is 5250 at the summit
- You may bring your family, just to enjoy the place
- Titus Canyon is a dirt road and cars can drive through to accompany runners
- Temperatures in the Spring are pleasant, Titus Canyon is cooler because of elevation
If you are interested about this week-end trip contact Larry (310) 927-0093 or send email to: larrymeyers@att.net
Mountain Goats Death Valley Run - 2007 edition
