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Leg 19

This difficult leg passes tackles a steep climb straight up to Daggett Summit on a windy two-way road, sitting at 7,334 ft. This leg will be run at night.

3.8 MilesGain 1010 ftLoss 118 ft
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Runner Directions
  1. 1.Leave XP 18 turning left onto Lake Tahoe Blvd/US-50. Run on the sidewalk AGAINST traffic, returning the same way the Leg 18 runner just came from. Continue for 100 yards to the intersection with State Route 207.
  2. 2.Use the crosswalk and cross to the other side of State Route 207.
  3. 3.At the other side of 207, turn left and run up the hill, running WITH traffic on the shoulder for 3.1 miles. Never cross the road during the climb.
  4. 4.Reach the top of Daggett Summit and continue downhill another 0.5 miles to the exchange point, located in a large pullout on the side of State Route 207.
Cautions
  1. 1.From dusk till dawn, runners are required to wear: Lighted or reflective vest; 2 blinking lights on the back; headlamp on the front; and wear/carry as many extra lights as you can.
Van Directions
  1. 1.When approaching Exchange 18, do not enter where the runners go. Instead, continue straight 0.1 miles to the next entrance. Turn right, and then the immediate next right, and continue south to a large parking garage on your left When leaving Exchange 18, carefully leave XP 18 the same way you entered. Turn left on State Route 207 and follow up to Daggett Pass. From the pass, continue downhill 0.25 miles to XP 19. Drive very carefully while moving your way up the hill, the corners can be tight. Watch for runners.