Intro to Trail Running: Backcountry Field Trip

Field trip: Introduction to Trail Running: Backcountry

Intro to Trail Running: Backcountry Field Trip - Otter Falls & Lipsy Lake

A field trip to a backcountry location to reinforce what you have learned and evaluate your learning.

  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 10.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 650 ft

Meet at 7:45am, ready to go by 8:00am.
Link to parking here:  https://goo.gl/maps/ccDEzVxMWLVdKiUz6

A Northwest Forest Pass or national parks pass is required to park here. 

There is a vault toilet at this trailhead.

A field trip to a backcountry location, e.g., a trail off the I-90 corridor, Hwy 2, Hwy 410 or the Pacific Crest Trail, to reinforce what you have learned and evaluate your learning.

Route/Place

Taylor River



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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Please wear layers of breathable, technical clothing suitable for outdoor aerobic activities for this course's outdoor activities.

  • Waterproof jacket, hat, buff, gloves, sunglasses
  • Trail running shoes
  • A runners vest or small day pack suitable for trail running
  • Bring snacks and water
  • Trail running-adapted ten essentials
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