Intro to Trail Running: Frontcountry - Uphill and Downhill Running

Field trip: Introduction to Trail Running: Frontcountry

Intro to Trail Running: Frontcountry - Uphill and Downhill Running - Cougar Mountain: Sky Country Trailhead

This field trip will focus on uphill and downhill running.

  • *Varies*
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 4.0 mi

Meet at Sky Country TH parking lot at 7:30AM

We will complete a 4 mi loop starting from Sky Country TH, around Klondike Marsh, up to Clay pit, around Jerry's Duckpond, on the East Fork Trail, Fred's Railroad Trail, and down back to TH via Bypass and Old Man's Trails. 

You can see the Gaia route here.

Route/Place

Cougar Mountain: Sky Country 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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