Field trip: Introduction to Trail Running: Frontcountry
Intro to Trail Running: Frontcountry - Running on Technical Terrain - Cougar Mountain: Terrace Trail Trailhead
This field trip will focus on running skills for technical terrain - Running on trails with rocks, roots, mud, creeks, etc.
Contacts
John Murphy
Primary Leader
- Tue, May 19, 2026
- Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Trail Running
- All Who Qualify, Adults
- Easy/Moderate
- Easy
- Mileage: 5.21 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,270 ft
- 8 (8 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Mon, Feb 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM
- Sun, May 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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We will run as a group . Hilly and sometimes narrow technical terrain.
- Time: 6:00PM
- Place: Terrace Trail Trailhead
No parking pass required. There are no toilets at the TH.
Route/Place
Cougar Mountain: Terrace Trail Trailhead
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Green Trails Cougar Mtn No. 203S
see Land Manager - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
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)
Trip Reports