
Trip
Frontcountry Trail Run - Poo Poo Point
A last minute winter run/excursion up to Poo Poo Point (or at least the lovely viewpoint/saddle before it, depending on time). Expect snow, expect photo-taking, expect a lovely slice of your day on the Tiger mountain in a pair of micro-spikes!
- Info
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- Thu, Feb 7, 2019
- Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Trail Running
- Adults
- Moderate
- Challenging
- Mileage: 4.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,650 ft
- 1 (4 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Please note that the difficulty rating of this run is CHALLENGING due to the use of micro-spikes and the conditions. Be prepared for snow and ice.
Otherwise, hope to see you there!
Meeting Location: the Chirico Trail parking area.
Departure Objective: shoes on, talk accomplished, and feet to trail by 11:00 am.
Leader's notes
Goals:
- - Build community and enjoy getting outside during the beautiful and temperate winters of the PNW.
- - Our aim is to complete an approximate four mile loop, keeping an eye on the time and conditions. (I'm approximating a 1-1.5 hour run.) We'll be adjusting the run, as needed to account for terrain, conditions, and how everyone is doing.
- - Be safe'ish-prepare snow. This should be a WINTER RUN (finally!). We'll be running slow, to account for this.
PACE:
I'm expecting a pace range between 14-20 minutes/mile on the way up and 10-15 minutes/mile. It's, more or less, single-track ascent all the way up and the reverse the way down.
TERRAIN:
This area of Tiger Mountain is well-traveled and generally single track + heavily wooded. There will be stops at the viewpoints and pictures will be had.
Required Equipment
- Sturdy running shoes
- Layers - be prepared for the weather
- Micro-spikes or Yak Trax
- Poles (optional, but preferred)
- Any other desired running equipment
- Additional safety gear as determined by leader