When did fall colors start to become noticeable on the trail?

Fall colors were starting to appear on the trail as of [September 7](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-09-07.230821346144). By [September 24](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-09-24.193330149374), more fall colors were noted as beginning to show here and there along the route.

Are there any significant obstacles or hazards on the trail?

Two significant blowdowns were reported on [August 15](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-08-18.075444424680) on the Cable Line Trail, creating overhead hazards. These were noted as stable at the time but hikers were advised to be aware. The trail can also be steep and slippery with loose dirt and pebbles, particularly on descents, as noted on [August 23](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-08-23.173623442277) and August 15.

What is the current condition of the road to the trailhead?

The road to the trailhead has been reported as suitable for all vehicles by multiple users, including as recently as [September 27](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-09-29.202505996292). No issues with the road have been noted in the recent reports.

Have there been any recent reports of insects or wildlife?

Bugs were noted as an annoyance in late August as of [August 25](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-08-25.224415694787). However, more recent reports from September ([September 27](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-09-29.202505996292), September 24, September 19, September 17, September 11, September 7) state there were no bugs. A bear was spotted near the path on July 11, and a black bear with cub was spotted along the West Tiger 3 trail on July 9. No wildlife sightings have been reported in September.

Cable Line Trail

Issaquah Alps

updated 1 month ago

The Cable Line Trail is currently in good condition with no snow. Hikers have noted that some fall colors are beginning to appear, with sightings reported as of September 24 and September 7. The trail surface is generally firm and not overly muddy, with recent rains settling dust as of September 17 and September 11. The road to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles, and parking is generally plentiful. Some reports mention the trail is steep and can be slippery, especially on descents, with loose dirt and pebbles noted on August 23 and August 15. While bugs were noted as an annoyance in late August (August 25), they have not been reported as an issue in September.

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What hikers ask about Cable Line Trail

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Fall colors were starting to appear on the trail as of September 7. By September 24, more fall colors were noted as beginning to show here and there along the route.