December Winter Conditioning Runs: 4-6 miles

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.

  • Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 5.1 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 396 ft
  • Pace: avg 4 mph

Meet at 5:45 pm at the entrance to Bridle Trails State Park off of 116th Ave NE. 

***The gate will likely be closed, so you should not park in the lot.*** 

Please park on 116th, to the south of the park entrance. We will meet off the street by the park entrance. Following introductions, description of route and current trail conditions, plan to start running by 5:55 pm. Since parking on the street outside the lot, no pass is required. There is a restroom at the trailhead.

Starting coordinates: -122.18552387208072, 47.65534155643965

Directions: From I-405 north, take exit 17, signed for NE 70th St. Turn right onto 116th Ave NE. Park on street before entrance to park on the right.

This is a casual run through a few trails in Bridle Parks, covering 5 miles and 364+ feet of elevation gain. We will look to do an average pace of 4 mph: fast hike uphill and 4.5-5.0 mph straightaway and downhill. 

Link to GAIA route 

Link to Strava route

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

Route/Place

Bridle Trails State Park


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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
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