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Hi everyone,
Our first field trip long run of 2023 will be on Sunday, February 12th on the Snoqualmie Valley Trail starting in Fall City!
This is a special field trip long run because not only is it the first group run of 2023, but CNW member Steve Heaps will be hosting us for post-run breakfast! Because of this, registration for breakfast will be limited to 40 participants. Even if you can't register, we encourage you to join us for the run and the fun beforehand! For this run, we will be starting at the base of Steve's driveway at 34908 SE Fall City-Snoqualmie Rd, Fall City. A map outlining the parking locations and the run start is below.
After the run, we all will make our way to Steve's house at the address above. It is 1/4 mile uphill from the grassy area with an average 16% grade. You will get a nice workout walking up it as Steve and his wife do to start and end their runs. There will be good food waiting at the top of the hill (Steve's wife is known to always put on a good spread).
What are field trip long runs?
This is a social long run that happens every 4-6 weeks, where we meet at a special, scenic, soft-surface spot somewhere outside Seattle. Post-run breakfast will be provided! We started this event after 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?
Because long runs are better together! It is scientifically proven! Enjoy the camaraderie of running with ya teammates, the scenery and soft surfaces, free doughnuts, and chocolate milk. Bring your friends and long run buddies and make it a party! (friends-of-CNW members welcome)
For this trip, we will be running the Snoqualmie Valley Trail (SVT) starting at Steve's house in Fall City. Features include:
- Forested, soft surface, flat and railroad-grade out and back (Snoqualmie Valley Trail). Cool trestle bridges too!
- Portapotties, plenty of parking
- Free breakfast, coffee, pastries, and hospitable home environment courtesy of Steve
Logistics
- Parking / meeting location: You have three parking options:
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- 356th and SVT parking lot. This can get busy with parking for mountain biking, but we will be early enough there should be a decent amount of parking spots. The big benefit of this spot is that there is a porta potty next to the lot. It is 1/4 mile east of where we will start our run at the base of Steve Heaps' driveway
- Grass area next to the SVT at the base of Steve Heaps' driveway. The benefit of this spot is we all will meet here to start our run. No porta potty, but plenty of trees :) and it is closer to breakfast following the run. Space for 8-10 cars here. Make sure you do not park on the SVT.
- Steve Heaps' house, 1/4 mile up the hill from the grassy area. His address is 34908 SE Fall City-Snoqualmie Rd, Fall City, WA 98024. The benefit of this is that you will not have to walk up and down Steve's steep driveway and if you are really nice to his wife, you could use one of their bathrooms before the run. There is room for 8-10 cars near the house and part way down at the well pump house.
- Run start time: 8:30 am
- Route: Out-and-back on SVT. Head southeast from the parking lot to SVT (1.2mi), then go south as far as you want.
- Transportation: Drive yourself - no great public transportation options. Carpooling highly encouraged, especially because of limited parking near Steve's house; check our FB group for carpooling options or reach out to Claire Wendle, Madeline Westerhoff, (or any of your CNW buddies) if you need a ride.
- Food: Delicious breakfast, coffee, hot chocolate, carb-y things perfect for post long run! Vegetarians + vegan friendly!
- RSVP: Please RSVP to this event to attend breakfast and so we know how many people we will be feeding!
We hope to see you there!
- Claire Wendle and Madeline Westerhoff
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