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Morning: December Winter Conditioning Runs: 4-6 miles

Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series

Morning: December Winter Conditioning Runs: 4-6 miles - Anti-Aircraft Peak—Clay Pit Peak Loop

Winter Trail Running Conditioning Course runs from 4-6 miles. You will need to complete 2 course runs per month over Dec, Jan and Feb to graduate.

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Nataliya Semez
Nataliya Semez
Primary Leader
  • *Varies*
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 4.15 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 400 ft
  • Pace: All Paces Welcome
  • 5 (10 capacity)
  • FULL (2 capacity)
  • Thu, Nov 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
  • Tue, Dec 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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We will follow a clockwise loop for ~4 miles total distance with 395+ ft elevation gain, following the Coyote Creek, Klondike Swamp, Mine Shaft, East Fork and Fred's Railroad trails. 

Link to GAIA route

Link to Strava route

PACE INFORMATION HERE

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

Meet at 6:00 AM time at the Sky Country Trailhead parking lot. Following introductions, description of route and current trail conditions. No passes required. Portable toilet available at trailhead.

Directions: From I-90, take Exit 13 and drive south on Lakemont Blvd SE for 2.5 miles. Turn left on SE Cougar Mountain Way and then right on 166th Way SE. Follow 166th Way SE just under a mile to the end. On the right is the Sky Country Trailhead parking lot.

Route/Place

Cougar Mountain: Sky Country Trailhead

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Required Equipment

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
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