This route is an extended tour of the west side of Town that starts right from the North Village and includes a major ascent and descent to test your fitness. As you make the downhill turn onto Minaret Road, remember that you’re on a major thoroughfare and be aware of traffic. The angle flattens as you pass the Sierra Star Golf Course, then opens up to great views of the Sherwins as you hang a right onto the Town Loop. The adjacent neighborhood offers the last relatively level terrain before you power back up the hill to the North Village. If you run in the evening, wear a headlamp and reflective clothing.