Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series
January Winter Conditioning Runs: 5-7 miles - Squak Mountain: May Valley Access
Winter Trail Running Conditioning Course runs from 5-7 miles. You will need to complete 2 course runs per month over Dec, Jan and Feb to graduate.
Contacts
- Mon, Jan 13, 2025
- Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Trail Running
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 5.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,712 ft
- 6 (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at 6:00 am at Squak Mountain State Park trailhead just off of SE May Valley Road at the south end of the park. Following introductions, description of route and current trail conditions, plan to start running at 6:10 am. Outhouse in the parking lot. Discover Pass required.
Directions: The park is located just south of Issaquah. Exit I-90 at Exit 15 and turning southbound on Issaquah-Renton Road, drive 4 miles, then turn left on the May Valley Road. Drive 2.5 miles to the Squak Mountain State Park parking lot (21500 May Valley Road) on the left.
On this run, we will see the Bullitt Fireplace and Squak Central Peak.
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