The Lost Boys 50 Mile Trail Run course contains dramatic changes in ecosystems and scenery. The race starts along highway 78 in the Anza-Borrego Desert and eventually climbs up into the pines at Cuyamaca Peak, finishing at Cuyamca Lake. Below is a photo tour from Pedro Fages to Cuyamaca Peak (miles 30 through 43 of the course ).
Before we begin that tour here’s a couple shots of the start line on the desert floor to show the contrast between the upper section of the course:
PEDRO FAGES TO WEST MESA

Shortly after leaving Pedro Fages BJ running through the meadow with views of the coming Cuyamaca Peak and Middle Peak
WEST MESA TO CUYAMACA PEAK
The course runs past the famous 1922 airplane crash site known as Airplane Monument.

Airplane Monument. (Photo courtesy Patrick Tillett)