Event Description
Trail season, commence! It’s that time of year when the days grow longer and the mountains are calling to be climbed. We’ve partnered up with Jaybird to give you a good reason to keep moving all summer long. Our trail tromp series is a monthly meet up group that lets you choose either 1 part running or 1 part hiking. The Trail Tromp gives you an opportunity to run with Jaybird athletes and Cotopaxi ambassadors all while pushing yourself and exploring our public lands. We want our series to bring individuals together through a mutual appreciation of our trail systems and the outdoor access we have right in our backyards. We welcome all abilities and age levels, but please be conscious of the trail difficulty and length to make sure it is fitting for you. Join us in making new friends, celebrating comfort in the discomfort, checking new hikes off the list and score some rad gear while you’re at it!
Please read carefully to ensure you have a clear understanding of the series + hike information:
Our first trail tromp is April 24th, 6-9pm and we’re headed up to the Living Room!
Meet at 6pm in the parking lot of the Natural History Museum of Utah:
301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
For this hike, we've partnered with the Urban Rangers from the University of Utah who will educate us briefly on trail etiquette and will help us identify invasive“leafy spurge” and we will weed pluck on our hike.
Dogs are welcome, but we kindly ask that stay on leash.
Schedule:
- 5:45-6:00: Hikers + Runners Arrive
- 6:05-6:20: Intro to series + Urban Rangers discuss their involvement with the BST
- 6:20-6:35: Groups will leave from the Natural History Museum
- 6:35-8:00: Groups are out on trails (running, hiking, and weed plucking!)
- 8:15-9:00: Groups get back and have a chance to snack, win prizes, + check off series challenges
SPOTS ARE LIMITED
*When registering, it's important to select if you are running or hiking/casual running to gauge availability*
Hikers + Running group 1: Run/Hike from NHMU -> Livingroom : 2.2 Miles - Elevation Gain 967 ft. | *Bring a headlamp + Water
The living room trail provides some excellent views while getting your blood pumping With a total elevation gain of 967 ft throughout the 2.2 miles, it is still a great hike if you are just starting out! For those who are avid runners but aren’t feeling the extra 2 miles to Mt. Wire, this is the route for you. Hikers + casual runners will separate into 2 groups.
Running group 2: NHMU -> Livingroom -> Mt. Wire Loop: 4.1 Miles - Elevation Gain 2,257 ft. | *Bring a headlamp + Water
For those of you who feel like they’re an avid trail runner and are up to the challenge, your mission is to complete the 4.1 mile loop from the Living room to Mt. Wire. Topping out at 2,257 ft of gain, you’ll be feeling the burn + catching your breath all while taking in views of the valley.
Ways to win Cotopaxi + Jaybird gear:
—> Whether your passion lies in trail running or you’ve never quite had the chance to do so, we want all levels here! When you come to each session, you also get that much closer to winning a free entry into the Discrete Cirque Series.
—> Bring new friends
—> Complete challenges throughout the series that will bring you closer to your goals. (Challenges will be explained on 4/24)
Get ready to move + groove with Jaybird’s playlist:
More Info:
-Future dates TBA at 4.24 hike
Who are the Urban Rangers? The Urban Rangers are U of U students who work in pairs on mountain bikes, traveling the length of the trail, from the Hogle Zoo to the top of Dry Creek Canyon, four to five days a week. They clean up litter and dog waste, track maintenance + trail impact, and hand out dog (and human) treats. They also are available to discuss public land stewardship and environmental education.
*Please remember to bring your essentials when you come to hiking club and be prepared for the level of difficulty + weather - Check this page out for essentials you may need: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/ten-essentials.html *
*More details will be available on the Facebook event page and through the Eventbrite email you will receive prior to the hike*
