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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 - Squak Mountain: May Valley Access

This field trip will focus on uphill and downhill running.

Contacts

Caroline Fox
Caroline Fox
Primary Leader
  • Easy/Moderate
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 5.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,400 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 1,600 ft
  • Pace: Varies
  • 6 (6 capacity)
  • 1 (2 capacity)
  • Mon, Feb 23, 2026 at 8:46 PM
  • Sun, May 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Bring a headlamp, since we will be starting in the dark!  Please plan to powerhike uphill and run 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.

Get ready for an early morning run tackling up and down hills.  We will meet at the May Valley Trailhead at 5:50 am and will be ready to run no later than 6:05 am after introductions and warmups.  We will go counter-clockwise up the lollipop loop to the Equestrian Loop and continue down the May Valley loop, returning to the Squak Mountain Road and parking lot. 

Route/Place

Squak Mountain: May Valley Access

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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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