Hartnell College Cross Country Training Camp

                   Location: Big Sur, California

Welcome to the Hartnell College Cross Country Training Camp page. Each year the Hartnell College Cross Country Men’s and Women’s team travel to the pristine Big Sur area for a three day camping trip. The team travels to Andrew Molera State Park in the Big Sur Area. The team camps out in the beautiful woodlands under the star and enjoys the amazing trails that lead to the mountain tops and to the beaches.

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The team has an incredible time there each year, along with the fun comes an intense training including the infamous Old Coast Road long run, the challening Ridge Trail climbing from sea level to 1000 feet in as little as two miles. and an evening “Glow stick” run among others. This yearly trip to Big Sur is quickly becoming a Hartnell College Cross Country tradition as each year the runners find new more challenging places to run and challenge themselves. The peace and serenity of this area is ideal for distance running. This camp is out of the city and allows the team to focus and bond as the new season beings.

 

Big Sur , California is located on the beautiful Monterey Coast and is about an hour drive from Hartnell College . There are two main parks; Pfeiffer State park and Andrew Molera State Park . Andrew Molera State Park is about 5 miles North to that of Pfeiffer State park both are located just a scenic drive down Highway 1.

                                                

 

          

 

 

Big Sur Trails Links

Andrew Molera State Park

Pfeiffer State Park

 

 

 

 

 

FRIDAY Ridge Trail Run-Men (10-12 miles) (The start of the "rolling hills") (One down, a couple more to go!) (Almost to the top!) Bluff Trail Run-Women (7-9 miles) (Awesome views of secuded white sand beaches)   (Paradise just 26 miles from Hartnell!)   (Fun Games!!!)

SATURDAY Old Coast Road Long Run (13-16 miles)   (Start of the first uphill...average time 23 minutes to the top) (Turn around point)   (Coming down is much more fun!)     Molera Horseback Riding (Out on the beach)   (Who says guys don't look tough on horses)   "Glowstick Run" (Even fun with no shoes!)

SUNDAY AM Shakeout Run (6-8 miles)     East Molera Trail Hike (4 miles) (30% incline for 1.8 miles!!! Tougher than the runs)   (Start of the hike...notice they started with shirts on)   (Another switchback!!!)   (One of the many switchbacks to the top)   (The brave few that made it to the top!)

 

 

 

 

                                                  PICTURES FROM THIS YEARS CAMP

 

 

For information about the Hartnell College Cross Country Training Camp

Please Contact:

Head Coach Chris Zepeda

Email: czepeda@hartnell.edu

Office: 831-755-6845 Cell: 530-966-3417 Fax: 831-755-6831

  Updated 9/15/2008