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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 - Bridle Trails State Park

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

Contacts

Matt Davey
Matt Davey
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 3.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 500 ft

This is a casual run through Bridle Trails, in a clockwise direction, covering ~3.5 miles and ~500 feet of elevation gain.

Gaia route -- exact route may vary, but will be similar.

WA State Parks site (including map)

Meet at 5:30pm at the Bridle Trails State Park parking lot off of 116th Ave NE. Following introductions, plan to start running by 5:45pm. Discover Pass required. There is a restroom at the trailhead.

Directions: From I-405 north, take Exit 17, signed for NE 70th St. Turn right onto 116th Ave NE. At the NE 60th St stop sign, continue straight ahead to the park.

Route/Place

Bridle Trails State Park

Roster
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
  • Map (paper or downloaded)
  • Headlamp
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