Los Angeles Orienteering Club
Red Rock Canyon 2025
Date:
December 14, 2025
Location:
Red Rock Canyon State Park, Red Cliffs area
Courses:
Classic point-to-point courses Yellow through Red
Schedule:
Starts 10:00am to Noon
Overview
Red Rock Canyon features subtle wash features along with old mining features and desert hills. The terrain is fast running without extensive climb.
Courses
Classic point-to-point courses Yellow through Red
Map and Course Notes
Championship style ISOM map with 5m contours. 1:10,000 or 1:7500 Scale depending on course.
Mappers Notes (from 2022 Nationals)
Preliminary Course Specs:
Yellow (Intermediate) 3.2K 13 Controls
Orange (Advanced) 4.6K 11 Controls
Brown (Short Expert) 4.4K 11 Controls
Green (Expert) 5.4K 14 Controls
Red (Long Expert) 7.7K 18 Controls
Course Setters Notes:
Safety bearing is south down the river to HWY 14 or west to HWY 14 or
parking lot. Hazards include loose gravel, rocky ground, cliffs, steep
slopes, and prickly vegetation. Wildlife includes jack rabbits and
kangaroo rats.
Traction can be difficult on some of the steeper hills. Long pants/gaiters
recommended.
The competition area is bounded in spots by the out of bounds symbol.
Please note as well a few out of bounds areas within the competition
area.
Additional Information
The following standard LAOC protocols will be in place at this event:
Please pre-register. $10 additional fee per person for on-site registration dependent on map availability.
Assigned start blocks. Registration form asks for your start time preference. Your preference is not guaranteed. The earlier you register, the more likely that you get your preferred start.
We will place water on the course in accordance with OUSA rules. We will also have water available at the assembly area.
Please take advantage of our online pre-event beginner clinic information. If you need additional training or have questions, let us know when you arrive. On-site training will depend on volunteer availability.
Please do not attend if you are sick.
Park dog policy: Dogs allowed only in picnic area, campground, and primitive roads. Dogs not allowed on trails.
Registration and Pricing
Registration will open no later than Monday, December 8 and will close Thursday, December 11 at midnight.
Standard LAOC fees apply:
Adult $15
Youth (20 and under) $12
Member discount $5
Children under 10 free (one free child per paying adult, additional children at the youth rate)
Additional $2 estick rental if you don't own your own
$10 per person additional for on-site late registration
Prepayment is encouraged and is the only way to pay with a credit card. The online registration system uses Paypal as the payment portal. Only cash or checks are accepted at the event site.
Liability Waiver - Everyone must have a waiver on file. The registration system gives you an opportunity to accept the waiver for yourself or your family members. Minors whose registration is not handled by a parent/guardian must print out the form and bring it with them with a parent/guardian signature.
Location
Red Rock Canyon State Park
Red Cliffs Parking lot, CA-14
Driving north on CA-14, turn right into the Red Cliffs parking area. If you reach the left turn to the Visitor Center and Campground, you passed it.
Race Management
Event Director: Clare Durand
Course Design: Sergey Biryukov
Vetting/Tagging/Setting: Bruce Garbaccio