Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series
February Winter Conditioning Run: 6+ miles - West Tiger Mountain 1-2-3
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
- Sun, Feb 16, 2025
- Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Trail Running
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 9.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,900 ft
- Pace: avg 3.5 mph
- 6 (6 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at 8:00AM at the Cable Line Trail Head ready to run. After introductions and quick discussion, plan to start running by 8:10AM.
No Parking passes required if parking on street. If using the small lot a Discover Pass is required. There are no bathrooms at the trailhead.
Directions: From I-90, a few miles east of Issaquah, take Exit 20 for High Point and turn south on 270th Ave SE. Just a few yards south of I-90, turn right onto SE 79th St and continue west. Cableline trailhead is 0.4 miles on the left. You will see cars parked along the road.
Google Maps directions: Cable Line Trailhead
This will be a casual pace with a mix of fast hiking up steep hills and jogging (10-15 min miles). This is my favorite Trail Running route on Tiger as it hits 3 summits, gets the elevation gain out of the way quickly, and has some great long trails to run down.
For a complete description of trail running with the Mountaineers, please consult the Trail Running Standards.
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