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December Winter Conditioning Runs: 4-6 miles - Bridle Trails State Park

Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series

December Winter Conditioning Runs: 4-6 miles - Bridle Trails State Park

Winter Trail Running Conditioning Course runs from 4-6 miles. You will need to complete 2 course runs per month over Dec, Jan and Feb to graduate.

Contacts

Christina Black
Christina Black
Primary Leader
  • Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 5.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 561 ft
  • Pace: avg 4 mph

Meet at 5:45 pm at the Bridle Trails State Park parking lot off of 116th Ave NE. Following introductions, description of route and current trail conditions, plan to start running by 5:55 pm. Discover Pass required. There is a restroom at the trailhead.

Directions: 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.

This is a casual run through a few trails in Bridle Parks, covering 5 miles and 561 feet of elevation gain. We will look to do an avg pace of 4 mph: fast hike uphill and 4.5-5.0 mph straighaway and downhill. 

For a complete description of  trail running with the Mountaineers, please consult the Trail Running Standards.

Gaia route: https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=15.8/-122.1854/47.6527&pubLink=xuu2TQoA2gnEyRRYx7PY9x1I&trackId=8bd6e106-fd51-457b-a3f1-d5246f1fb1aa

WA State Parks brochure/map: https://www.parks.wa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9278/Bridle-Trails-State-Park-PDF

Full details will be emailed soon after registration closes on Dec 9. In the interim please contact the leader with any questions: black.christina.m@gmail.com.

Route/Place

Bridle Trails State Park

Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Please wear layers of breathable, technical clothing suitable for outdoor aerobic activities for this course's activities.

  • Waterproof jacket, hat, buff, gloves, sunglasses; running-specific gaiters recommended
  • Warm mid-weight layer (e.g. down vest or wool long sleeve)
  • Trail running shoes
  • A small day pack suitable for trail running
  • Bring snacks and water
  • Trail running-adapted ten essentials
  • Headlamp with spare batteries
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