Frontcountry Trail Run - West Tiger Mountain No. 3

Meeting Location: High Point trailhead in the large parking lot. Please note that the Discover pass is required here (though, if you're still waiting for yours to come in the mail, I believe you might be able to park down off the road and jog up to the parking lot).

I'll be driving a red hatchback (Chevy Sonic) with a black rack.

Departure Objective: shoes and battlefaces on, talk accomplished, and feet to trail by 7:00.

Goals:

1. - Build community and enjoy getting outside
2. - On the trail for 60 minutes (we won't have a distance goal, but a time. We'll cater our trail choices based on the speed folks are running at in an effort to get us back by 8:00)
3. - Be safe'ish

PACE:

I'm expecting uphill paces to range between 11-15 minutes, with downhill at a minute or two less.

TERRAIN:

The Tiger Mountain Lowlands are an excellent mix of everything from a few gravel roads to single track and heavily wooded areas to a few cleared trails near the power/gas lines. Expect elevation gains varying from 500-1000 feet elevation gain depending on the distance/pace group you choose. Expect a lovely evening with at least a stop or two to check out the evening's sights.

ENVIRONMENT:

Weather is supposed to be in the low 50s with a possibility of rain.. Sunset time = 9:10 pm.

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! 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.
• Know yourself and then please share that knowledge. I'd like everyone to have a fantastic time. Sharing with me your mileage, expectations, and pace helps me to find a distance/pace we'll enjoy. Also, this will serve as the pre-event note, so email me with questions!