Chybinski Loop
5 days ago
Fall color beginning to show, mushrooms popping up
5 this month · 32 reports
Bullitt Fireplace Trail
Issaquah Alps
updated 5 days ago
The Bullitt Fireplace Trail is generally in good condition, with recent reports noting it is snow-free. The main trail descending from Bullitt Fireplace shows signs of erosion with loose rocks and channels. Some minor obstacles like fallen trees are present, generally easy to step over September 12, August 26, though awareness of potentially stressed trees is advised due to past falling events. Foliage is beginning to show autumn colors with some vine maples and Oregon grape displaying orange and red hues, and mushrooms are abundant. Trail traffic has been light in recent weeks, August 26. Parking is available for about 12-15 cars at the trailhead, with no toilet facilities.
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The main trail descending from Bullitt Fireplace shows signs of erosion with loose rocks and channels as of September 15. There are minor obstacles such as fallen trees that are generally easy to step over, noted on August 26.Hikers should be aware of potentially stressed trees in the area after past falling events.
Debbie's View was mentioned as having no field of view on September 15, and a decent but not the best view on August 26. The peak area is described as a radio tower site with no good lookout spot. There is also mention of a missed waterfall that may require going off-trail.
Trail traffic has been reported as very light recently, with few people encountered, August 26. Parking is available for about 12-15 cars at the Bullitt Fireplace trailhead, and there are no toilet facilities.
Bugs have not been an issue in recent reports, September 15, September 12, August 26, June 28, with one report noting they were not too bad on August 8. Mushrooms are abundant and growing, and some vine maples and Oregon grape are showing autumn colors.
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Recent1 week ago
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
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Older1 month ago
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
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Older1 month ago
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
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Older1 month ago
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
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Older2 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
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Older3 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
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Older5 months ago
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