The trail begins directly from the parking lot off the road, climbing straight into the hills. Several trails begin from this point, but for the run shown here, you'll take the center trail (trail second from the right) that visibly sees the most traffic.

This trail traverses a flat expanse for a short way and then quickly begins climbing into the hills, gaining elevation consistently. While there are several rocky sections along the way, the trail provides reliable footing and easy navigation, allowing you to enjoy the changing landscape as you traverse more deeply into the canyon.

As you run, be sure to take some time to slow down and closely examine the rocks that you're passing by. "The walls of the canyon are full of interesting fossils such as sponges, gastropods, and corals," according to BirdandHike.com.

Once you've reached the top of the canyon, you have a number of options available. You could backtrack the way you came, create a much longer loop over to the radio tower and Bomb Voyage trail, or complete a fun lollipop loop along the top of the ridge, as mapped here. The choice is yours!