Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series
February Winter Conditioning Run: 6+ miles - Paradise Valley Conservation Area
Valentine's Day!!! 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.
Contacts
- Fri, Feb 14, 2025
- Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Trail Running
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 7.5
- Elevation Gain: 540 ft
- Pace: avg 4.0 mph
- 7 (7 capacity)
- 1 (3 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 straightaway and downhill. Please bring a headlamp since we will be starting in the dark!
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
- Headlamp with spare batteries