December Winter Conditioning Runs: 4-6 miles - Cougar Mountain: Sky Country Trailhead

Meet at 5:30PM at Sky Country trailhead, just outside the gate. Following introductions, description of route and current trail conditions, plan to start running by 5:40PM. No passes required. Portable toilet available at trailhead.

Trailhead on Claypit Road - https://maps.app.goo.gl/gJjZR6jVzL3JXdZD7

Directions: From I-90—Take Exit 13 and drive south on Lakemont Boulevard SE for 2.3 miles. Left on SE Cougar Mountain Way. Right on 116th Way SE, turns into Claypit Road. Park on the side of the road before the gate. 

4 to 5 mile loop, 800ft elevation gain. Route to be shared closer to the date. 

We will look to do an avg pace of 4 mph: moderate to fast (depending on group comfort) hike uphill and 4.5-5.0 mph straightaway and downhill. Please bring headlamp. We will be running in the dark.

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

King County Park Map: https://your.kingcounty.gov/GIS/web/Web/VMC/recreation/BCT_CougarMtn_brochure_.pdf

Full details will be sent soon after registration closes on Dec 5. In the interim, please contact the leader with any questions at amalija.kopac@gmail.com.