Field trip: Introduction to Trail Running: Frontcountry
Intro to Frontcountry Trail Running - Coal Creek Natural Area
Learn and practice trail running skills at a local frontcountry trail.
Contacts
Amalija Kopac
Primary Leader
- Tue, May 21, 2019
- Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Trail Running
- Adults
- Easy
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- Mileage: 2.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 300 ft
- 2 (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This session focuses on gear and how to carry supplies with you while you are out trail running.
We will start at 6:00pm from the Cinder Mine trailhead at 15400 SE Newcastle Coal Creek Road (this avoids having to cross road from Red Town trailhead at Cougar Mountain).
No pass/permit required to park here.
Route/Place
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
Please wear layers of breathable, technical clothing suitable for outdoor aerobic activities.
- Waterproof jacket, hat, buff, gloves, sunglasses, gaiters are recommended.
- Trail running shoes
- optional: a small day pack
- optional: bring snacks and water
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