Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series
February Winter Conditioning Run: 6+ miles - Squak Mountain: Bullitt Fireplace Access
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.
Contacts
- Tue, Feb 13, 2024
- Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Trail Running
- Adults
- Easy/Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.7 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft
- High Point Elevation: 2,006 ft
- Pace: avg 3.5 mph
- 3 (10 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at 6:00 am at Squak Mtn TH trailhead, on the Mountainside Dr SW. Following introductions.
You can see the route HERE.
Please bring headlamp since we will be starting in the dark!
For a complete description of rail running with the Mountaineers, please consult the Trail Running Standards.
King County Squak/Cougar Map: https://aqua.kingcounty.gov/gis/web/VMC/recreation/BCT_CougarSquakTiger_brochure.pdf
Full details will be soon after registration closes on Feb 11. In the interim, please contact the leader with any questions at nsemez@gmail.com.
Squak Mountain: Bullitt Fireplace Access
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Green Trails Cougar Mtn No. 203S - See full route/place details.
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