February Winter Conditioning Run: 6+ miles - Deception Pass State Park

Meet at 7:00 am at Ash Way Park & Ride (16327 Ash Way - Lynnwood) OR at 8:30 am at the Scenic Vista parking lot, just south of Deception Pass Bridge in Oak Harbor. Note that parking at Scenic Vista is limited. Following introductions, description of route and current trail conditions, plan to start running by 8:40 am. Discover Pass required. Bathroom available at trailhead.

Starting coordinates: 48.40472157410005, -122.64485059349877

Google Map Directions to Ash Way Park & Ride: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HvSKQdyGQ6oRcV9a9

Google Map Directions to Scenic Vista : https://maps.app.goo.gl/bKpEseuAADYJmWgM8

This route will cover Deception Pass, both north and south of the bridge. It has gorgeous views on well-maintained trails, and is similar to the Deception Pass 25/50K.

This is a long run, so please be sure you have done similar distances recently. We will follow a mostly counter-clockwise loop for ~14 1/2 miles total distance with 2,527 ft elevation gain. We will look to do an avg pace of 4 mph: fast hike uphill and 4.5-5.0 mph straightaway and downhill. The course lets us loop back around the halfway point through our parking spot, so we'll have an opportunity to restock fuel and water, as well as make clothing adjustments. I like to enjoy long runs, so picture taking, snack eating, and general shenanigans are expected!

Link to GAIA route 

Link to Strava route

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