Trip
Frontcountry Trail Run - Skookum Flats to Buck Creek Road
Nice relatively flat single track out and back trail run. Mostly tree covered following the White River.
Contacts
- Sat, Sep 7, 2024
- Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Trail Running
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 14.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,100 ft
- Pace: 4-5 mph
- 1 (4 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet and Skookum Flats north trailhead at 7:00am. Ready to run by 7:10am. Northwest Forest or American The Beautiful pass required. Sunrise at 6:45am.
Route: Straightforward out and back starting at the Skookum Flats trailhead and turning around at Buck Creek rd. Total mileage about 11. Gaia route here (elevation gain not accurate).
Pacing: run the flats and and walk any sustained up-hills averaging 4-5mph. Taking a break to fuel when necessary. Email the leader if you have any questions about the pacing. This is a good introduction to trail running if you can manage the mileage.
Gear: Make sure to bring layers appropriate for the weather along with snacks and water. There's a good water source at mile 4 we can fill up on the way to or from the turn around.
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Sturdy running shoes