Trip
Frontcountry Trail Run - Lake Youngs Trail
LYRx2 Sunday morning recovery paced run.
- Sun, Mar 31, 2024
- Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Trail Running
- Adults
- Easy/Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 18.6 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,800 ft
- Pace: 11:30 - 12:30 minutes per mile
- 4 (5 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Place: Lake Youngs Trailhead Parking Lot
Time: 8:00am
Link to parking here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/SGy9LdsUofTajXB26
No parking pass required.
There is a portalet at this trailhead.
Recovery paced run with the goal of staying within 11:30 to 12:30 minutes per mile pace.
Note: This is primarily a wide gravel trail with a few short sections of single track thrown in. Also this trail parallels near roadway at times.
First loop clockwise, second loop counterclockwise with option to drop after first loop.
We'll take a 5 to 10 minute break at our cars after the first loop and then after fueling and hydrating we'll head back out for the second loop.
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Running shoes
- Running vest or pack
- Rain or wind shell depending on forecast
- Beanie and gloves
- 1/2 liter (minimum) of hydration per loop
- Enough fuels appropriate for the distance. (gels, bars, tamales, etc.)