
Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series
February Winter Conditioning Run: 6+ miles - Issaquah-Preston 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.
- Tue, Feb 11, 2025
- Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Trail Running
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 6.75 mi
- Elevation Gain: 810 ft
- High Point Elevation: 936 ft
- Pace: 3.5 mph overall
- 2 (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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 ~750 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 straightaway 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.
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
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