Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series
February Winter Conditioning Run: 6+ miles - Paradise Valley Conservation Area
Winter Trail Running Conditioning Course runs from 6+ miles. You will need to complete 2 course runs per month over Dec, Jan and Feb to graduate.
- Mon, Feb 5, 2024
- Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Trail Running
- Adults
- Easy/Moderate
- Easy
- Mileage: 8.1 mi
- Elevation Gain: 738 ft
- Pace: avg 4 mph
- 2 (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at 5:45 pm at 106th Dr SE on the western edge of the park: https://maps.app.goo.gl/56GNPvf7Tva5XjJE7. Following introductions, description of route and current trail conditions, plan to start running by 5:55 pm. No passes required. Portable toilet available at trailhead.
This route will cover many trails in the Paradise Valley Conservation Area.
We will follow a mostly clockwise loop for ~7 1/10 miles total distance with 769 ft elevation gain, mostly following an outer loop with a couple of meanders through inner trails. We will look to do an avg pace of 4 mph: moderate hike uphill and 4.5-5.0 mph straighaway and downhill. Please bring headlamp since we will be starting in the dark!
For a complete description of trail running with the Mountaineers, please consult the Trail Running Standards.
Gaia route: https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=17.2/-122.0815/47.7879&pubLink=g4kkcgBs5KLIR1vjO1khBU8E&trackId=95791511-ba61-4926-83fc-0bf4f62a917f
Snohomish Valley Park Brochure/Map: hhttps://snohomishcountywa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9659/Park-Brochure-with-Trail-Map?bidId=
Full details will be soon after registration closes on Feb 3. In the interim, please contact the leader with any questions at black.christina.m@gmail.com.
Required Equipment
Please wear layers of breathable, technical clothing suitable for outdoor aerobic activities for this course's activities.
- Waterproof jacket
- Trail running shoes
- A small day pack suitable for trail running
- Bring snacks and water
- Trail running-adapted ten essentials
- Headlamp with spare batteries