Description

The Leona Divide 50 was the brainchild of Bob Kimmerly who in late 1991 with his friends John Swallow and Don Hughes mapped out a 50 mile course through the beautiful Angeles National Forest near Lake Hughes. A portion of the race traveled the Leona Divide Truck Trail and passed through Leona Divide twice, hence the name. Losing his battle with cancer in January of 1992, Bob never saw his dream, but his family and friends made sure it became a reality in April of 1992.

Be sure to enjoy the view and the shade at the split cedar memorial bench, hand carved by Don Hughes and installed by Don and friends near mile 14 on the Pacific Crest Trail. Next to the bench you will see more of Don Hughes' handywork - a wooden sign listing past Leona Divide winners and their times.