Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series
February Winter Conditioning Run: 6+ miles - West Tiger Mountain No. 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
- Sat, Feb 15, 2025
- Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Trail Running
- Adults
- Moderate/Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,100 ft
- Pace: avg 3.5 mph
- 6 (6 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at 8:30am in the parking lot by High Point Trailhead ready to run. After introductions and quick discussion, plan to start running by 8:40am. Discover Pass required. Outhouse near parking lot.
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 on west. The pavement ends in 0.4 miles, and go through gate to parking lot.
We will follow an out-and-back for ~6 miles total distance with 2,010 ft elevation gain, following the West Tiger #3 trail. We will look to do an avg pace of 3.5 mph: moderate to fast (depending on group comfort) hike uphill and 4.5-5.0 mph straightaway and downhill.
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