Intro to Frontcountry Trail Running

Field trip: Introduction to Trail Running: Frontcountry

Intro to Frontcountry Trail Running - Squak Mountain: May Valley Access

Learn and practice trail running skills at a local frontcountry trail.

  • Moderate/Strenuous
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 4.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,200 ft
  • FULL (6 capacity)
  • FULL (2 capacity)
  • Mon, Feb 15, 2021 at 12:00 AM
  • Sat, Jun 5, 2021 at 5:00 PM
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Capacity will be adjusted in accordance with current public health guidance and Mountaineers COVID-19 policy.

TOPIC OF THIS FIELD TRIP: TBD

Place: Parking lot for Squak Mountain state park at 21500 May Valley Road, Issaquah, WA 98027.

Time: 6:45 PM for introductions. On trail and running by 7:00 PM.
 
Discover Pass required. There is an outhouse at this parking lot.

Directions: The park is located just south of Issaquah. Exit I-90 at Exit 15 and turning (right or left) southbound on Issaquah-Renton Road, driving 4 miles, then turning left on the May Valley Road and then driving 3 more miles to the Squak Mountain State Park parking lot (21500 May Valley Road) on the left.

Another alternative for those coming from Issaquah and east: Go south on Front Street through downtown Issaquah (changes to Issaquah-Hobart Road) for about five miles. Turn right (west) on to SE May Valley Road. The trailhead parking is on right after around 1.5 miles.

Route/Place

Squak Mountain: May Valley Access


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Please wear layers of breathable, technical clothing suitable for outdoor aerobic activities.

  • Waterproof jacket, hat, buff, gloves, sunglasses.
  • Trail running shoes
  • A runners vest or small day pack 
  • Bring snacks (fuel) and water (electrolytes).
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