Field trip: Introduction to Trail Running Racing
Introduction to Trail Running Racing - Cougar Mountain: Sky Country Trailhead
Practice trail running skills and build your milage base at a local frontcountry trail.
Contacts
- Sat, Apr 6, 2024
- Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Trail Running
- Adults
- *Varies*
- Casual
- Mileage: 5.0 mi
- 8 (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at 8:00 am at Sky Country Trailhead parking lot. Following introductions, description of route and current trail conditions, plan to start running by 8:10 am. No passes required. Portable toilet available at trailhead.
Directions: From I-90, take Exit 13 and drive south on Lakemont Blvd SE for 2.5 miles. Turn left on SE Cougar Mountain Way and then right on 166th Way SE. Follow 166th Way SE just under a mile to the end. On the right is the Sky Country Trailhead parking lot.
Gaia Route: Sky Country 5.
This session focuses on building your base milage. We will meet at a location suitable for practicing trail running.
A suggested gear list will be provided at the classroom session.
Cougar Mountain: Sky Country Trailhead
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Green Trails Cougar Mtn No. 203S
see Land Manager - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
Please wear layers of breathable, technical clothing suitable for outdoor aerobic activities.
- Weather-appropriate layers
- Trail running shoes
- A small day pack or belt
- Bring snacks and water