Jon, I have run 396 several times. It is single track and it is rocky at points. Not crazy steep but it isn't the type of trail that you can run fast and you need to watch your steps so mindless won't work there. Some shade. You won't have any fast running there - not made for that at all. In a message dated 8/12/2011 1:52:27 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, cactusjon@xxxxxxx writes: I am not familiar with the trail 396 run. Is it single track, rocky, steep? I really want to be able to run mindlessly and work on conditioning without having to be wary of potential injury.Nor do I wish to go on a hike in lieu of a workout. I like the group mentality of runs for motivation and want to run the schedule if possible. Any feedback? =