
Field trip: Introduction to Trail Running: Frontcountry
Intro to Trail Running: Frontcountry - Running on Technical Terrain - Cougar Mountain: Harvey Manning Trailhead
This field trip will focus on running skills for technical terrain - Running on trails with rocks, roots, mud, creeks, etc.
- Thu, May 30, 2024
- Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Trail Running
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 5.76 mi
- Elevation Gain: 752 ft
- 5 (7 capacity)
- FULL (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This session focuses on technical terrain running. We will do a loop around Cougar Mountain from the Harvey Manning Trailhead. We'll be increasing the distance from Session 2, with more practice of uphill and downhill running and a greater focus on technical terrain.
- Time: 5:00 pm
- Place: Harvey Manning Trailhead
We will meet at 5:00 pm for introductions and warm-up. We will start running at 5:15 pm.
No parking pass required.
Cougar Mountain: Harvey Manning Trailhead
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Green Trails Cougar Mtn No. 203S
see Land Manager - See full route/place details.
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)