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January Winter Conditioning Runs: 5-7 miles

Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series

January Winter Conditioning Runs: 5-7 miles - Grand Ridge Park (Snoqualmie)

Winter Trail Running Conditioning Course runs from 5-7 miles. You will need to complete 2 course runs per month over Dec, Jan and Feb to graduate.

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Amalija Kopac
Amalija Kopac
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 5.2 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 600 ft
  • Pace: 4mph

Meet at 5:00 pm at the trailhead - see Google link below. Access off of I90 High Point exit, parking area is on the north side of the highway at the Issaquah-Preston Trail High Point.  Following introductions, description of route and current trail conditions, plan to start running by 5:05 pm. No passes required. No bathrooms at trailhead.

Trailhead: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yqz83bheH9z799v5A

5.2 miles approximately, with 600ft gain.  Run up toward Grand Ridge. We will look to do an average pace of 4 mph: moderate to fast (depending on group comfort) hike uphill and 4.5-5.0 mph straightaway and downhill. Please bring a headlamp, since we will be running in the dark!

Link to GAIA route

Route/Place

Grand Ridge Park (Snoqualmie)

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Required Equipment

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
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