Trip
Frontcountry Trail Run - Bridle Trails
Come join me for a lap around Bridle Trails State Park for a post Thanksgiving and Apple Cup calorie burner!
- Sat, Nov 24, 2018
- Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Trail Running
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 5.3 mi
- Elevation Gain: 400 ft
- Pace: 9 < x < 11 min. miles
- 1 (5 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet time: 8 am
For directions to Bridle Trails State Park, click here to find directions on Google Maps, or use the following….
Northbound: Take exit #17 off of I-405. At end of off-ramp, turn right and head south on 116th Ave. NE. At four-way stop, continue straight ahead. The park entrance is located at the first opening in the trees on the left.
Southbound: Take exit #17 off of I-405. At end of off-ramp, turn right and cross over freeway. At the first light, turn right again. Head south on 116th Ave. NE. At the four-way stop, continue straight ahead. The park entrance is located at the first opening in the trees on your left.
Notes:
- We will be following the Bridle Trails Winter Running Festival course. The length and elevation listed here are for a single lap. I plan on doing 4 laps. You can join me for 1 or keep going and do as many as you like.
- This park is used by horses so dogs will not be allowed on this run. Also, we will need to be considerate of any riders we come across.
Goals:
- Build community and enjoy getting outside
- Do as many laps as you like!
- Have fun!
TERRAIN:
The trails is virtually all well-groomed single track in a tranquil and heavily wooded area. Expect low elevation gain (compared to the other hills in the Issaquah Alps). It's not flat but there is very little elevation gain.
Expectations:
- Please read and prepare to follow our participant guidelines found here: https://www.mountaineers.org/about/branches-committees/foothills-branch/committees/foothills-branch-trail-running-committee/documentation/trail-runner-responsibnility/view
- Be prepared for the conditions! Expect the fall (i.e. most likely wet) running conditions of the pacific northwest and plan accordingly. If you need help selecting gear or if you have questions, please reach out to me. Feel free to bring dry clothes to change into.
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Sturdy running shoes