Let's Hike- Mid-week Conditioning (Tolt Pipeline Trail)
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Weekly Conditioning Hikes-
These hikes are fast paced and intended to help condition during winter months. I recommend this for members trying to train for the major mountains in the area. Such as Baker, Adams, MSH, Rainier, etc.
Whenever possible, and depending on group size and dynamic, we might use the interval method when we meet at Tolt Pipeline Trail.
If you want to train with a heavy load, you can bring your larger pack and load it with water. Your mountaineering boots and hiking poles recommended to help simulate the same experience for larger mountains.
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Tolt Pipeline Trail:
https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2024-04-22.120057649728
It is known for its varied terrain, including some steep grades, and provides views of wineries, breweries, and natural areas as it runs through suburban and rural landscapes. The trail is accessible from different points, such as the North Athletic Fields parking area in Woodinville, and connects to other trails like the Sammamish River Trail.
Please note, we are not doing the entire pipeline trail. We are only doing the small section, which starts in Woodinville near Sammamish River Taril and goes for about 1/3 mile. It is important to meet at the provided coordinates provided below (Park Here)
This is a nice short trail to help gauge your level and set a baseline for improvement.
Park Here:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/3tWiQVYhJUQjM25F8
Look for blue Honda CRV -
206.714.9257
We will hike up to the metal gate and come back down. Repeat this as many times as possible. I typically get about five to six trips in an hour or so, depending on conditions.
Weather:
Good conditions. No rain or wind.
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Through some of the shorter and darker winter month days, I will be planning weekly or bi-monthly conditioning hikes whenever possible. These will be local hikes focused on Tiger Mountain trails in Issaquah, or Tolt Pipeline Trail in Woodinville.
All the hikes will start in late afternoon or early evening.
My preferred trail on Tiger is Cable Line, which is about 4 miles RT and 2000 feet gain. Unless it is heavy rain where the trail pretty much becomes a creek. In that case, we could opt for West Tiger 3 or a closer spot such as Tolt Pipeline in Woodinville.
Headlamps required.
Be prepared for the conditions. Light rain gear and windbreaker recommended, unless you like to suffer.
Unless time and traffic conditions allow, I will not be setting a carpooling spot for these events. Just meet me at the TH.
If you live nearby in the Redmond/Kirkland/Woodinville areas, and you need to carpool, I might be able to help coordinate. Just message me in advance.