Field Trip Long Run, Oct 23rd (Iron Horse) (formerly Oct16)

Hi everyone,

Our next field trip long run will be on Sunday, Oct 16th 23rd on the Iron Horse trail starting from Rattlesnake Lake. (We decided against Lake Youngs - too hilly for most) Join us as we enjoy the fall colors and celebrate our teammates' Chicago/NYC Marathon results! Big thanks to Claire for helping put on our previous event on the SVT.

Features of this route:

• Gravel, railroad-grade, forested trail with trestle bridges.
• Starting/finishing at Rattlesnake Lake, which has picnic tables/gazebos to hang out and a lake to swim in!
• Facilities: Bathrooms, lots of parking (though it will be busy)

Logistics

• Parking: IF you have a Discover Pass, park at the Palouse trailhead: https://goo.gl/maps/gymkgYyWnBXN9tMB6. Otherwise, try the main parking lot - https://goo.gl/maps/Gu3xhth5tjofrYYK6 - or down the road at the Watershed Education Center - https://goo.gl/maps/jYCBWedmwnXzuP7N9.
• Start time: 8:30am (EARLIER than usual due to limited parking)
• Route: Out and back on Iron Horse, however far you want. Here's 10 miles worth of "out": https://goo.gl/maps/Msfq5bsPw2BVpet58
• Transportation: Please carpool if possible! Check our FB group for carpooling or reach out to Mitch Rees-Jones if you need a ride.
• Food: Bananas, doughnuts (vegan+non), bagels+PB+jam
• Drinks: Water, chocolate milk (cow+soy).
• Please RSVP to this event so we know how much food to get and how many people to expect!

What are field trip long runs?

This is a social long run that happens every 4-6 weeks, where we meet at a scenic, soft-surface location near Seattle. Post-run food and drinks provided. We started this event during COVID with the goal of creating opportunities to socialize with each other and experience the amazing scenery we have around Western Washington.

Why should I come?

Long runs are better together! Enjoy the energy of running with a big group, the scenery and soft surfaces, and doughnuts! Friends-of-CNW members welcome.

What can I contribute?

If you have enjoyed these events, consider chipping in a few bucks to help us cover food costs! Donation page: clubnorthwest.wildapricot.org/donate

We hope to see you there!

- Mitch Rees-Jones