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Morning: January Winter Conditioning Runs: 5-7 miles

Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series

Morning: January Winter Conditioning Runs: 5-7 miles - Dirty Harry's Peak, Balcony & East Balcony

9am 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

Jessica Umayam
Jessica Umayam
Primary Leader
  • Moderate, Strenuous
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,100 ft
  • Pace: 12-15 min mile
  • 10 (10 capacity)
  • FULL, 1 on waitlist (2 capacity)
  • Mon, Dec 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
  • Fri, Jan 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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This route will pass the Neverland, Lost Boys and Darkside faces, as well as go to Dirty Harry's Balcony and Little (East) Balcony.

We will hike and jog for ~6 1/2 miles total distance with 2,100 ft elevation gain, starting with the Neverland Climbing Area trail. We will quickly turn around and head to Dirty Harry's Peak trail, which then connects with the Balcony trail. We will stop at Dirty Harry's Balcony for a pic and a snack, then head over on the Ira Spring Connector to Little Balcony and where the trail connects with Putrid Peak's Trail. This is where we will turn around and head back.

Fast hike uphill and jog flats and downhills.

Link to GAIA route

Link to Strava route

Meet at 9am (ready to run) at Dirty Harry's Balcony trailhead parking lot off of Grouse Ridge Road.  Discover Pass required. Bathroom available at trailhead.

Directions: From Seattle, take exit 38 towards the Fire Training Academy. After exiting, head right at the stop sign and drive 1.8 miles. The road comes to a junction. Turn left to go underneath the freeway and you will see the parking lot ahead of you with a trailhead sign and a bathroom. (The road past the trailhead parking area is closed to the public. Please don't continue past the Dirty Harry's parking area.)

Route/Place

Dirty Harry's Peak, Balcony & East Balcony


  • Green Trails Bandera No. 206
    Green Trails Middle Fork Snoqualmie No. 174SX
    Green Trails Mount Si NRCA No. 206S
  • See full route/place details.
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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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