Trip
Backcountry Trail Run - Aurora Peak
Backcountry trail run to Aurora Peak.
- Sat, Sep 18, 2021
- Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Trail Running
- Adults
- Ultra
- Challenging
- Mileage: 21.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 4,800 ft
- High Point Elevation: 6,094 ft
- 5 (5 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Time: 6:15am
Place: Ashford Fire Station 23-1 public parking lot.
Link to meet-up here: https://goo.gl/maps/yY7SVe5qY7DLXQjm8
This (Ashford) will most likely be the last place for cell service. We will do introductions and a trail briefing here, followed by a caravan to the trailhead at the end of Westside Road. Goal being shoes on trail and running by approximately 7:00am.
There is a rest room at the county park next to the fire station, but I am unsure if it will be open that early. There are no facilities at the trailhead.
National Park Entrance Fee required.
Link to trailhead parking here: https://goo.gl/maps/mCi4BCBju1naEhrx6
To be considered for this run, requestee's must have a verifiable fitness level of current activities at or above this runs difficulty level, preferably by other recent Mountaineers backcountry trail runs, recent ultra race results , or Strava, Garmin Connect, etc. history.
Lollipop loop clockwise - Up St. Andrews Creek Trail, down South Puyallup Trail.
Bring all your backcountry running gear to include bivy and water filter.
Tokaloo Rock & Aurora Peak
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USGS Mt Rainier East
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Sturdy running shoes
- Bivy
- Water filter
Trekking poles optional