Long Trail Run - Took advantage of the family leaving town and did what any self-respecting trail runner would do...Ran to the top of a mountain. Headed up Green Canyon, topped off the bottles at the Spring, and attempted to head up to Mt. Jardine. I took the obvious trail that heads up the mountain. The only problem was that within a quarter mile I found myself back on the Green Canyon Trail. The trail I thought went to the peak was not to be. I backtracked and wandered all over looking for a trail up the mountain to no avail. I didn't feel like bushwhacking so I bagged the Jardine attempt and headed to Mt. Elmer (9655'). That trail needs some love. I had to stop at the top and empty the dirt and plants out of the shoes. Not a bad place to enjoy the view for a few minutes. 2:25 to the top - 1:30 down. Loved it all (except for the non-existent trail). T- 3:55 (19.5) 12:03 5100' vert
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