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# Mono Lake Loop

Running around Mono Lake. Simple as dat.


## References

- [Jason Hardath gpx](https://www.strava.com/activities/1974774979/overview)
- [Zach Sonoga gpx](https://www.strava.com/activities/3574295531/overview)
- [Robert Rives trip report](http://ardentambulations.blogspot.com/2015/10/mono-lake-loop-run.html)
- [Fat 40 bike route cue sheet](https://fatbikemammoth.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/mono-lake-fat-40-loop_cues.pdf)


## Route

- **Start time**: 7:30am at South Tufa Area
- **Length**: ~42mi


### Start point

- Could begin at the most north-easterly point off the 167 and run counter-clockwise. Park the van at the south tufa area which is approx halfway.


### Support

- Lucas can have the van parked at the halfway point. He’ll likely call it for the day there. Rest of the team can recharge (food, camel up, water, etc…)
- Lucas will also be at mile 30 to provide food, water, first aid, trash talking, etc

### Stream crossings

Obviously a big winter and we’re starting to thaw out. Lee Vining Creek probably running pretty high (1.5mi south of the visitor center.) Might get a lil wet here.

### Water

Have heard of fresh water streams flowing on the East side of the lake which will be the largest gap on route. Even then, it’s only around ~15mi, which isn’t a big deal.