Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series
Morning: December Winter Conditioning Runs: 4-6 miles - Cougar Mountain: Big Tree Ridge Trailhead
Join me for my birthday run! (Yes I will bring cupcakes) 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.
Contacts
- Fri, Dec 26, 2025
- Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Trail Running
- Adults
- *Varies*
- Moderate
- Mileage: 5.8 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,611 ft
- Pace: All Runners Welcome
- 3 (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Thu, Nov 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
- Thu, Dec 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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This route will cover the Big Tree Ridge Trail up to Cougar Mountain peak.
We will follow an out & back for ~6 miles total distance with 1,610 ft elevation gain.
All runners welcome, and we will regroup at trail junctures
For a complete description of trail running with the Mountaineers, please consult the Trail Running Standards.
Meet at 8 am at the trailhead behind Formula Brewery parking lot (1875 NW Poplar Way - Issaquah). There is parking next to the trailhead behind the storage facilities Google Map location here. Following introductions, description of route and current trail conditions.
Note: the Formula Brewery has limited parking so please do not park there.
Cougar Mountain: Big Tree Ridge Trailhead
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Green Trails Cougar Mtn No. 203S
see Land Manager - 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