Old Griz
3 weeks ago
Fall color is arriving
2 this month · 19 reports
Central Peak
Issaquah Alps
updated 2 weeks ago
Central Peak is accessible with no snow or significant trail obstacles, with roads suitable for all vehicles as of October 27. Big-leaf Maples are currently displaying their fall colors, adding a scenic element to the hike according to a report from October 27. However, a temporary trail closure is in effect from October 19 to November 25 due to bridge construction near the Sycamore Access Trailhead. Hikers should be aware that crossing the bridge might involve using an older structure while work is underway, though workers were not present during a visit on October 20. Parking at the Squak Mountain Park Trailhead off May Valley Road was reportedly minimal on October 27.
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Bridge construction was underway as of October 20, with a new bridge being prepared to replace an older one. Workers were not present during a visit on that date, and the closure is in effect until November 25.
No, the trail is reported to be in good condition with no snow as of October 27. The road is also suitable for all vehicles.
As of October 27, the parking lot at the Squak Mountain Park Trailhead was mostly empty.
Yes, the Big-leaf Maples are showing off their fall colors, according to a report from October 27.
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Recent2 weeks ago
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
Started from Squak Mountain Park Trailhead off of May Valley Road around 10 am. Parking lot was mostly empty. There was a sign posted about trail closure but it did not impact our loop at all. Accordi...
Recent3 weeks ago
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
I'd checked this site in advance for trip reports of Central Peak, including one report that matched our route, but no issues reported. I didn't think to check reports for every trail, nor for Sycamor...
Older3 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
Got to the trailhead about 8:30am and there were plenty of spots. I jumped on the trail and decided to go up to Central Peak. I had hiked the May Valley Loop before, so I assumed it would be similar b...
Older4 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
Did a big loop of May Valley Trail to Bullitt Gorge to Bullitt Fireplace to Central Peak to Old Griz to Phil’s Creek and back to May Valley. There are some low trunks across the trail on May Valley, a...
Older6 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
I did a loop on Squak in the rain today. Some Squak trails are better for a rainy day than others. This is in trail order:The hike started at the Bullitt Fireplace Trailhead on Mountainside Way. I fig...
Older8 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
Loop o' the day - this one at Squak Mtn. Parked at Sierra Court out of Issaquah, took Chybinski (the lower part of this loop, which is a really pleasant wooded, soft tread trail) to Debbie's View (no ...
Older9 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
I parked at Crystal Creek Circle, where the loop at the end has some reasonable space to park without being in anyone's way. I only saw a few folks inclined to venture out on a rainy day. One woman me...
Older9 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
I started at Sierra Court, taking the little connector to the Bullit Fireplace trail, and then the Chybinski trail. I zipped along the West Access trail to cross them off my map, and noticed it was de...
Older10 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
First trip report of 2026!Beautiful day on the trail! Led a group of 9 on the May Valley Loop, starting from Squak Mountain Road SE.Route:Squak Mountain Road SE → Phil’s Connector → Phil’s Creek Trail...
Older11 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
Squak is always a great alternative when other trails along the I-90/Middle Fork corridors are flooding. The trails we hiked all had decent drainage and only a few places where we had to step over riv...