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Field trip: Introduction to Trail Running: Frontcountry
Intro to Trail Running: Frontcountry - Uphill and Downhill Running - Carkeek Park
This field trip will focus on uphill and downhill running.
- Thu, May 16, 2024
- Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Trail Running
- Adults
- Easy
- Moderate
- Mileage: 5.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 600 ft
- 3 (7 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at 5:30pm in the west end of the park by the bathrooms off of NW Carkeek Park Road, ready to run. After introductions and quick discussion, plan to start running by 5:40pm. Toilet by parking lot.
Route/Place
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
Trip Reports