What is the current state of overgrowth on the Adventure Trail?

The Adventure Trail is overgrown with berry bushes, especially in sunny areas, as noted on [May 26](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-05-30.225539710802). This overgrowth, combined with wet leaves, made for a wet walking experience on that date.

Were there any significant obstacles or blowdowns on the Adventure Trail?

On [March 12](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-03-12.164202621189), a large fir tree was reported as a significant blowdown on the Adventure Trail that hikers had to climb over. Other reports from March 12 also mention widespread deadfall and branches needing to be cleared throughout the area.

What was the parking situation like for the Adventure Trail?

On [May 26](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-05-30.225539710802), there was plenty of parking available at the trailhead. On [March 12](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-03-12.164202621189), the trailhead had only a few cars when the hikers arrived and when they left, suggesting ample parking.

What was the trail surface and general condition reported in early spring?

In early spring, the trail was described as hard-packed saturated soil on [March 12](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-03-12.164202621189), with no mention of snow. Another report from [April 26](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-04-27.003925286399) confirmed that snow from a month prior was long gone and the ground was dry.

Adventure Trail

Issaquah Alps

updated 4 months ago

The Adventure Trail is currently overgrown with berry bushes, particularly in sunny sections near power line right-of-ways, as reported on May 26. This overgrowth, combined with wet leaves from recent rain, made for a wet walk on that date. Earlier reports from April 26 and March 12 indicated generally good trail conditions with no snow, though March 12 noted significant deadfall and branches needing to be cleared, including a large fir to climb over on the Adventure Trail. Parking was available on May 26.

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What hikers ask about Adventure Trail

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The Adventure Trail is overgrown with berry bushes, especially in sunny areas, as noted on May 26. This overgrowth, combined with wet leaves, made for a wet walking experience on that date.