Evening: February Winter Conditioning Run: 6+ Miles

Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series

Evening: February Winter Conditioning Run: 6+ Miles - Poo Poo Point via High School Trail

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

  • Easy/Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 7.35 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,682 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 1,850 ft
  • Pace: 12-15mins/mile
  • 8 (8 capacity)
  • FULL (2 capacity)
  • Thu, Jan 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM
  • Tue, Feb 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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We will follow an out-and-back route for ~7 3/8 miles total distance with 1,682 ft elevation gain, starting next to Issaquah Middle School up to Poo Poo Point. We will stop at the top for a pic and a snack, then head back the way we came. 

  • Pace: 12–15 min/mi. Prioritizing steady movement and keeping the group together.

Link to GAIA route 

Link to Strava route

Meet at 5:30PM at Evans Street gravel parking in Issaquah ready to run. Please note this is NOT the more common Chirico trail. Parking on street - no passes needed. There are no public bathrooms at the trail head; there may be a portable toilet available as we run past the high school. Unless closed, there is an outhouse available by Poo Poo Point.

Route/Place

Poo Poo Point via High School Trail


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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
  • Headlamp with spare batteries

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