Field trip: Introduction to Trail Running: Frontcountry
Intro to Trail Running: Frontcountry - Running on Technical Terrain - Cougar Mountain: Jim Whittaker Wilderness Peak Trailhead
This field trip will focus on running skills for technical terrain - Running on trails with rocks, roots, mud, creeks, etc.
Contacts
- Wed, May 13, 2026
- Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Trail Running
- Adults, All Who Qualify
- Easy, Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 4.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,200 ft
- High Point Elevation: 1,590 ft
- Pace: Varies
- 6 (6 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Mon, Feb 23, 2026 at 8:30 PM
- Mon, May 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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We will follow a clockwise loop for ~4 miles total distance with 1,200 ft elevation gain, following the Wilderness Whittaker Peak trail. We will look to do an average pace of 3-4 mph (depending on group comfort), hike uphill and run straightaway and downhills. We will keep together as a group.
Bring a headlamp, since we will be starting in the dark! Estimated total time will be 1h 30min which includes time for breaks and views along the way.
Join for an early morning run to tackle technical terrain. We will meet at 5:50 am at Jim Whittaker Wilderness Peak trailhead and be ready to run no later than 6:05 am after introductions and warmups. No passes required. Portable toilet available at trailhead.
Cougar Mountain: Jim Whittaker Wilderness Peak Trailhead
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Green Trails Cougar Mtn No. 203S
see Land Manager - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- Breathable technical clothing suitable for outdoor aerobic activities
- Lightweight windshell or rainshell
- Trail running shoes
- Running vest or belt
- Water and snacks
- Cell phone
- Maps (paper or downloaded)
- Headlamp (in case of an emergency)