
Field trip: Introduction to Trail Running: Frontcountry
Intro to Trail Running: Frontcountry - Running on Technical Terrain - Poo Poo Point via Chirico Trail
This field trip will focus on running skills for technical terrain - Running on trails with rocks, roots, mud, creeks, etc.
- Tue, May 13, 2025
- Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Trail Running
- Adults
- Easy/Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 4.2 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,790 ft
- 10 (10 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will run at an easy conversational pace with power hiking uphill (some optional running mixed in) and running flat and down sections. We will run as a group.
We should wrap up and be back at the cars around 630 pm.
We will meet at the main parking lot area for the Chirico Trail at 5:00 pm. After Intros / Quick Introductory Notes, we'll start running by 5:15 pm.
Link to Parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Q6kQTciArLRKBFV99
No pass required.
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)