We start running on the Josephine Fire Rd, Strawberry Spur trail, Colby Canyon trail, Strawberry Peak trail, Gabrielino Trail and finish the run on the Nature’s Canteen trail.

OPTION 1: You can run only a short out&back to Josephine Peak (8 miles).
OPTION 2: You run only the loop around Strawberry Peak (16 miles)
OPTION 3: You run the Josephine out & back and then continue to run the loop around Strawberry Peak. (19 miles)

Red Box at mile 14 (when you added on Josephine pk) at mile 10.5 (if you only do the loop) has water fountains and bathrooms, use the water spigot hidden on the right of the old ranger station to refill, still a long hot section ahead!

Very enjoyable loop, nothing too steep or technical, a little longer but that makes up for the longer drive out.
Bring enough water and calories. Don’t underestimate running at higher altitude, it’s harder than on sea level and you’ll burn more calories. This entire loop is all between 4,000ft-6,000ft altitude, nothing crazy but it still a lung and leg burner.

ADVENTURE PASS: for the National Forest we need an adventure pass. Same one we use at Chantry. Buy at your local REI, Big5, etc…
Fuel up your car before you head up the mountain!