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:

Brian at the start area of the Lost Boys 50.

Pinyon Wash, the start line for the Lost Boys 50.

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

Brian running along Cold Spring Trail.

Cold Spring Trail

 WEST MESA TO CUYAMACA PEAK

West Mesa Road shown on the left side of the photo.

West Mesa Trail

Burnt Pine Trail

The course runs past the famous 1922 airplane crash site known as Airplane Monument.

Airplane Monument. (Photo courtesy Patrick Tillett)

Burnt Pine Trail

Burnt Pine Trail

Burnt Pine Trail

Burnt Pine Trail

Brian under the canopy of pines with Cuyamaca Lake in view.

View from Cuyamaca Peak.

Brian at the high-point of the course; Cuyamaca Peak.