
Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series
January Winter Conditioning Runs: 5-7 miles - West Tiger Mountain No. 3 Cable Line
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.
- Thu, Jan 4, 2024
- Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Trail Running
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 5.9 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,531 ft
- High Point Elevation: 2,745 ft
- Pace: avg 3 mph
- 6 (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at 4:45 pm at the Cable Line trailhead sign. Note that the parking area is on the side of the road *before* the gate that leads to the High Point parking lot. No parking passes required. There are no bathrooms at the trailhead - the nearest outhouse is near the High Point parking lot.
Directions: From I-90, a few miles east of Issaquah, take Exit 20 for High Point and turn south on 270th Ave SE. Just a few yards south of I-90, turn right onto SE 79th St and continue on west. The trail head is in ~0.3 miles, *before* the gate to parking lot.
Cable Line is one of the best conditioners! We will be covering ~5.9 miles and 2,531 feet of elevation gain. Since the trail up can be steep, we will hike uphill at a moderate pace. Once at the summit, we will pause for a brief snack and hydration break, change shirts if you so desire (can get cold quick), and then hike over to Tiger #2. We can then jog down West Tiger #2 Trail, West Tiger RR Grade, and then West Tiger #3 - which is a fantastic trail to go down. 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=14.0/-121.9953/47.5231&pubLink=noXOxLPhh27v2FtXxQPMTH8s&trackId=91daca66-f89e-470f-a314-a1daa1ac8ea3
City of Issaquah Trails Map: https://www.issaquahwa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4478/Issaquah-Trails-Map---Standard-PDF?bidId=
Full details will be soon after registration closes on Jan 2. In the interim, please contact the leader with any questions at laet123@yahoo.com.
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