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We’ll explore connections between the current Cougar Mountain Park and this recent addition. We’ll explore old farm roads, faint trails and maybe even a little off-trail. The exact route and distance will be dependent on weather and “trail” conditions. (Be prepared for nettles.) The map for the day is the Green Trails Cougar Mountain/Squak Mountain Map #205S .   The leader’s phone number on the morning of the hike is (425) 394-8244.

Meet at 175 Rainier Blvd S, Issaquah

Ralph Owen hiker99ralph@comcast.net

Our hike will begin at Harvey Manning Park and initially walk through the recently acquired Bergsma Property park land. We’ll then continue uphill on good trails to one of the Anti-Aircraft Peak covered shelters for our lunch stop. On our downhill return we will walk part of the Military Road ~ Issaquah’s original “super-highway”. This one-lane wagon road connected Issaquah to Newcastle and the train from there to Seattle. The map of the day is the Green Trails Cougar Mountain/Squak Mountain Map #205S.  The leader’s phone number on the morning of the hike is (425) 394-8244.

Meet at 175 Rainier Blvd S, Issaquah

Ralph Owen hiker99ralph@comcast.net

Hike to magnificent views on top of West Hansen Creek Ridge.

Meet at 175 Rainier Blvd S, Issaquah

Bring your National Forest Pass, if you have one.

Moderate, 7 miles, 1400 ft gain, Good trail, Moderate pace

Usually not difficult for regular hikers

George Potter 425-516-5200

This hike will demonstrate how to use the Trailhead Direct bus system to do a 1-way hike connecting two bus stops.

Please learn more and RSVP at https://www.meetup.com/Issaquah-Alps-Trails-Club-Meetup/events/262298953/?isFirstPublish=true

Please sign our DocuSign waiver to attend the hike.

Hike good trails on the lower slopes of Mount Si with visits to rocky and mossy vistas along the way. The map for the day is the Green Trails Mt Si NRCA #206S or DNR's PDF Mount Si NRCA Trail Map which can be downloaded online (www.dnr.wa.gov/geo/mountsi.pdf ). The leader's phone number on the morning of the hike is (425) 394-8244.

Meet at 175 Rainier Blvd S, Issaquah

Bring your WA Discover Pass, if you have one.

Moderate, 7.5 miles, 2200 ft gain, Good trail, Slow pace

Usually not difficult for regular hikers

Ralph Owen hiker99ralph@comcast.net

Both rough and brand new trails with fantastic views, dense Madrone forest including the Save DeLeo Wall potential logging zone. Good trail but a few rough spots.

Meet at 175 Rainier Blvd S, Issaquah

Easy, 3.5 miles, 500 ft gain, Good trail, Slow pace

Not difficult for occasional hikers

Scott Semans 425-369-1725

Viva la Trails Day

Enjoy an easy stroll through the forest of the Tradition Plateau while learning about native plants and natural history. Meet at the Issaquah Alps booth at the Education Shelter by the High Point Trailhead parking lot. We will have a booth there for the special "Viva la Trails Day" event.

High Point Trailhead- Education Shelter - I90 Exit 20

Bring your WA Discover Pass, if you want to park in the lot.

Easy, 4 miles, 200 ft gain, Good trail, Moderate pace

Not difficult for occasional hikers

David Kappler 425-652-2753

National Get Outdoors Day

Leader's Choice of trails. If weather permits, may consider some remote bike trails off the Snoqualmie Valley Trail in Carnation/Fall City area.

Meet at 175 Rainier Blvd S, Issaquah

Bring your WA Discover Pass and your National Forest Pass, if you have them.

Moderate, 5-7 miles, up to 900 ft gain, Moderate pace

Usually not difficult for regular hikers

Tom Pohle 425-481-2341

Memorial Day Weekend

loop on Highlands trail then loop on West Cougar

Meet at 175 Rainier Blvd S, Issaquah

Moderate, 6 miles, 900 ft gain, Good trail, Moderate pace

Usually not difficult for regular hikers

Cornelia Remy 425-902-6255

Memorial Day Weekend

Bill Longwell's 'welcoming spring' jaunt on the

Preston-Snoqualmie Railroad Grade Trail -

identifying native plants and flowers all along the way.

Meet at 175 Rainier Blvd S, Issaquah

Very Easy, 3-4 miles, 180 ft gain, Paved trail, Slow pace

For beginning hikers

Steve Williams 425-453-8997

Come hike around John MacDonald Park. See the wonders.

Meet at 175 Rainier Blvd S, Issaquah

Easy, 4-5 miles, 700-800 ft gain, Good trail, Moderate pace

Not difficult for occasional hikers

George Potter 425-516-5200

Hike a loop on Cougar Mountain starting from Red Town Trail Head. Great trail with a stop at Coal Creek Falls, very peaceful and relaxing.

Meet at Red Town Trailhead

Very Easy, 2.5 miles, 500 ft gain, Good trail, Moderate pace

For beginning hikers

Denice Carnahan 425-271-4049

Mother's Day

Visit the site of one of the current land-use actions on Cougar Mountain that will affect hikers. Hike part of the Licorice Fern Trail before exploring part of the King County's recently purchased DeLeo Farm property. Visit the Big Cedar, the bike-a-drome and other highlights. We will be walking on a combination of good King County Park trails, paved streets, old farm roads, motor bike paths and easy off-trail segments. The map for the day is the Green Trails Cougar Mountain/ Squak Mountain #203S. (Most of the trails are not on this map.) The leader's phone number on the morning of the hike is (425) 394-8244.

Meet at 175 Rainier Blvd S, Issaquah

Easy, 4-6 miles, 700 ft gain, Off trail, Slow pace

Not difficult for occasional hikers

Ralph Owen hiker99ralph@comcast.net

Cool forest, trickling creeks in deep ravines, and a beautiful new trail await you here. Nice view of Rainier on a clear day.

Meet at 175 Rainier Blvd S, Issaquah

Moderate, 6 miles, 1600 ft gain, Good trail, Slow pace

Usually not difficult for regular hikers

Monica Poinescu 425-204-9756

Native plants emphasis

Meet at 175 Rainier Blvd S, Issaquah

Easy, 4 miles, 1000 ft gain, Good trail, Moderate pace

Not difficult for occasional hikers

David Kappler 425-652-2753

We'll visit Echo Mt looking for the few remaining chocolate and fawn lilies

Meet at 175 Rainier Blvd S, Issaquah

Moderate, 6 miles, 800 ft gain, Good trail, Moderate pace

Usually not difficult for regular hikers

Cornelia Remy 425-902-6255

Native plants emphasis

Meet at 175 Rainier Blvd S, Issaquah

Easy, 6 miles, 600 ft gain, Good trail, Moderate pace

Not difficult for occasional hikers

David Kappler 425-652-2753

Easter and John Muir's Birthday

Visit the site of one of the current land-use actions on Cougar Mountain that will affect hikers. Hike on mostly good King County Park, City of Newcastle and long- used private trails. The route will go to the Wall with its disappearing view, before going both below the Wall and above the Wall. The map for the day is the Green Trails Cougar Mountain/ Squak Mountain #203S. (Not all trails are on this map.) The leader's phone number on the morning of the hike is (425) 394-8244.

Meet at 175 Rainier Blvd S, Issaquah

Moderate, 6 miles, 1400 ft gain, Good trail, Slow pace

Usually not difficult for regular hikers

Ralph Owen hiker99ralph@comcast.net

Cougar's Coal Creek Falls Trail recently had some work done to it. lets see how the trail is holding up.

Meet at 175 Rainier Blvd S, Issaquah

Moderate, 6 miles, 1300 ft gain, Good trail, Moderate pace

Usually not difficult for regular hikers

Cornelia Remy 425-902-6255

A 'history & nature' hike from the Nike Missile

Launch Site (Sky Country Trailhead) up to the Radar Control Site

(Harvey Manning Trailhead) and back.

Meet at 175 Rainier Blvd S, Issaquah

Very Easy, 3.5 miles, 400 ft gain, Good trail, Slow pace

For beginning hikers

Steve Williams 425-453-8997

Leader's Choice of trails. If weather permits, may consider some remote bike trails off the Snoqualmie Valley Trail in Carnation/Fall City area.

Meet at 175 Rainier Blvd S, Issaquah

Bring your WA Discover Pass and your National Forest Pass, if you have them.

Moderate, 5-7 miles, up to 900 ft gain, Moderate pace

Usually not difficult for regular hikers

Tom Pohle 425-481-2341

Squak Mtn Extended Chybinski Loop. A walk in the woods with visits to the Rainier/Debby's Viewpoint and the Bullitt Fireplace enroute. A possible very short off-trail jaunt. The map for the day is King County Parks PDF Cougar-Squak-Tiger Corridor (available online) or the Green Trails Cougar Mtn/Squak Mtn #203S. The leader's phone number on the morning of the hike is (425) 394-8244.

Meet at 175 Rainier Blvd S, Issaquah

Moderate, 6.5 miles, 1700 ft gain, Good trail, Slow pace

Usually not difficult for regular hikers

Ralph Owen hiker99ralph@comcast.net