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Big leaf maples are starting to acknowledge fall
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Bear Ridge
Issaquah Alps
updated 1 month ago
The Bear Ridge trail has recently been brushed out, making it pleasant for hiking. August 15 reports indicate no vegetation encroachment, and the trail is free of snow. The road access is suitable for all vehicles, and no significant bug issues were noted by recent visitors. July 14 also noted good trail conditions with no vegetation issues.
Generated from 24 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.
What hikers ask about Bear Ridge
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The most recent report from August 15 states that the Bear Ridge trail has been brushed out and is in good condition. This was the first time it had been cleared in years.
Nobody has reported on blowdown or specific obstacles on the Bear Ridge trail in the provided reports. The August 15 report mentioned some scattered bramble that had been cleaned up.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
I was so pleased to see that the Bear Ridge trail has been brushed out for the first time in a years. Thank you to who ever did it. It's on property owned by the City of Issaquah that was deeded to t...
Older2 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
I did an early morning (7am to 8:40am) loop to beat the heat, covering all of Shangri La east of the Harvey Manning trailhead, the uppermost section of Bear Ridge, then West Tibbett's to Cougar Pass t...
Older3 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
NOTE: The currently displayed WTA banner for Shangri La is out of date. The section of Shangri La from the Bear Ridge junction down to the Talus neighborhood trailhead is now open. There is a short se...
Older5 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
A beautiful spring day to enjoy all of the fresh new plant growth. Trails are all in great condition. The Bear Ridge Trail has a bit of a struggle with brushiness because it is not officially maintain...
Older5 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
Absolutely adore this hike... only issue is there is only room for about 3 cars to park at the trailhead. It was more gradual of an ascent than I had imagined with over 1000 feet gain, but I also did ...
Older5 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
This is a tough hike for beginners. It's all uphill for 1.5 miles. It was great hike.
Older5 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
Challenging hike! I made the mistake of parking at Harvey Manning Trailhead and then going down Shangri-La Trail to Bear Ridge and then back up. Million Dollar Viewpoint was definitely as the name sug...
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
3/23/26 • Klondike Swamp LoopParking:The parking lot was empty when we’re arrived mid morning Monday.Trail Traffic:The trail was very quiet maybe saw a few people the entire time.Route:Harvey Manning ...
Older7 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
This is a nice forest walk on the east side of Cougar Mtn. The trails are in great condition now. Unfortunately the lower Bear Ridge and the lower Surprise Creek trails will soon be getting brushy as ...
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
Always interesting to see how many different trails it takes to make a loop at Cougar Mountain. Today, to make our little 5.7 mile loop we walked on 11 different trails. It was actually our first time...