February Winter Conditioning Run: 6+ miles - Issaquah-Preston Trail

This route will cover some of the Issaquah-Preston trail, with a detour north on East Fork Trail and Coal Mine Loop.

We will follow a counter-clockwise loop with a east-to-west out-and back for ~6 miles total distance with 1,332 ft elevation gain. We will stop periodically for hydration and snacks. We will look to do an avg pace of 3.5 mph: moderate hike uphill and 4.5-5.0 mph straighaway and downhill. Please bring headlamp since we will be starting in the dark!

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

Gaia route: https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=15.4/-122.0014/47.5368&pubLink=kU3pMTHt00xfFLedmFGL0g7L&trackId=35916e26-ea09-4db0-845e-f895683d93d2

City of Issaquah Trails Map: hthttps://www.issaquahwa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4478/Issaquah-Trails-Map---Standard-PDF?bidId=

Full details will be soon after registration closes on Feb 20. In the interim, please contact the leader with any questions at laet123@yahoo.com.

Meet at 4:45 pm at the small parking lot off of Southeast High Point Way, off of I-90 Exit 20 to the north.

Directions: Take Exit 20 off of I-90. Turn left, drive under I-90, and park in the gravel lot to the west.

Link to parking:  https://goo.gl/maps/6oLxaxVRL62qdzCP8