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 - Tiger Mountain Lowlands

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

  • Easy
  • Casual
  • Mileage: 5.5
  • Elevation Gain: 1,000 ft

We will run at an easy conversational pace with power hiking uphill and running flat and down sections.  We will run as a group. Expected total time is 1 hour 15 minutes.

Parking pass: not required for East Sunset TH.

Gaia route: link

For a complete description of trail running with the Mountaineers, please consult the Trail Running Standards.

Meet at East Sunset Trailhead at 5:30PM.  Ready to run by 5:40 pm.  

Route/Place

Tiger Mountain Lowlands


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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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