Field trip: Introduction to Trail Running: Frontcountry
Intro to Frontcountry Trail Running - Wilderness Peak Loop
Learn and practice trail running skills at a local frontcountry trail.
Contacts
- Tue, Jun 11, 2019
- Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Trail Running
- Adults
- Moderate
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- Mileage: 4.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,200 ft
- 5 (9 capacity)
- 1 (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at the Jim Whittaker Wilderness Peak Trailhead at 6:30pm. No parking pass required. Please be ready to start promptly.
DIRECTIONS FROM I-90:
Take Exit 15 and drive south on SR-900 (17th Avenue NW and then Renton-Issaquah Road SE) for 3.3 miles. Look for the trailhead sign and an asphalt driveway that goes uphill to the right.
A map you can download and print out of Cougar Mountain's trail system is available here: https://www.wildernessawareness.org/docs/Cougar-Mtn-Park-Layout.pdf
Want the map on your phone? Text KING COUGAR to 468311. (Message & data rates may apply.)
This session focuses on navigation and staying oriented on trails.
A suggested gear list will be provided at the classroom session.
Cougar Mountain: Jim Whittaker Wilderness Peak 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.
- Waterproof jacket, hat, buff, gloves, sunglasses, gaiters are recommended.
- Trail running shoes
- A small day pack
- Bring snacks and water.