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Intro to Trail Running: Frontcountry - Trail and Group Etiquette

Field trip: Introduction to Trail Running: Frontcountry

Intro to Trail Running: Frontcountry - Trail and Group Etiquette - Cougar Mountain: Harvey Manning Trailhead

This field trip will focus on trail and group etiquette for trail running.

Contacts

Caroline Fox
Caroline Fox
Primary Leader
  • Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 4.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 650 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 1,470 ft
  • Pace: Varies
  • 6 (6 capacity)
  • 1 (2 capacity)
  • Mon, Feb 23, 2026 at 9:15 PM
  • Sun, Apr 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Bring a headlamp since we will be starting in the dark!.  We will run together as a group along the varied terrain, power hiking the hills and running downhills and flats.  We will stay together as a group at a conversational pace.  Estimated total time will be 1h 30min which includes time for breaks and views along the way.

Meet at the Manning Park TH for an early morning run.  Meet at 5:50 and run no later than 6:05 am after introductions and warm up.  We will run a clockwise loop along Tibbets Marsh to Clay Pit Mine and back along Lost Beagle to the TH.  

Route/Place

Cougar Mountain: Harvey Manning Trailhead

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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)
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