Search activities
Morning: December Winter Conditioning Runs: 4-6 miles

Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series

Morning: December Winter Conditioning Runs: 4-6 miles - Squak Mountain: May Valley Access

Morning 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

Caroline Fox
Caroline Fox
Primary Leader
  • Moderate/Strenuous
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 5.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,400 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 1,600 ft
  • Pace: All Paces Welcome
  • 7 (10 capacity)
  • FULL (2 capacity)
  • Thu, Nov 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
  • Sun, Dec 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
  • iCal Google

We will start going up the Squak Mountain Road SE (service road) to the Equestrian Loop and continue down it, until we get to the Squak Mountain Road SE, and down to the parking lot.

We will plan to powerhike uphill and run downhills and flats.  We will stay together as a group at a conversational pace.

Link to GAIA route

Link to Strava route

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

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. Be prepared to start running following introductions, description of route and current trail conditions. Outhouse in 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.

Route/Place

Squak Mountain: May Valley Access

Roster
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
Trip Reports