Bullitt Fireplace Trail
5 days ago
Erosion and fallen trees are recent concerns
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Chybinski Loop
Issaquah Alps
updated 5 days ago
The Chybinski Loop trail is currently in good condition with no snow. Recent reports from mid-September indicate the trail is well-maintained with only minor obstacles, such as small trees that are easy to step over, noted on August 30 and August 26. The road to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles, and parking availability has been moderate, with a few cars noted as of September 20 and August 30. Visitors have observed early signs of fall color, with vine maples and Oregon grape showing orange/red foliage as of September 15, and numerous mushrooms are also present. The trail offers views of Mount Rainier, though they can be hazy as noted on September 17 and September 20.
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The Chybinski Loop trail is reported to be in good condition. Minor obstacles like small trees across the path have been noted, but they are easily stepped over, as of August 30. The trail surface is generally hard-packed, with some areas showing erosion and loose rocks, particularly on the main trail coming down from Bullitt Fireplace as of September 15.
Parking availability appears to be moderate. On a recent Sunday, September 20, there were surprisingly few people on the trail, and the lot had a moderate number of cars. On August 30, there were 7 cars upon arrival and 8 upon departure.
The trail offers views of Mount Rainier from Debbie's View, though these can be hazy, as observed on September 20 and September 17. As of September 15, numerous mushrooms, including oyster mushrooms, were observed, and some vine maples and Oregon grape were showing early fall colors.
Recent reports from September 17 and September 20 indicate no bugs on the trail. No wildlife sightings have been specifically mentioned in the provided reports.
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Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
We had a foggy start but gloriously emerged above to warm sunshine. Mt Rainier was fully visible at Debbie's View but the air was a bit hazy. As we descended back into the fog the sun rays were beauti...
Recent1 week ago
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
This hike was on my list and finally completed it. Started at Margaret's Way TH with not too many cars in the lot. It's interesting to me, that many of the trails I've hiked this year have ruminants o...
Recent1 week ago
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
My hiking group made a loop on Squak Mountain today after hikes further afield had dismal weather conditions.We started from the Bullitt Fireplace trailhead on Mountainside Drive at 8:20.No others wer...
Recent3 weeks ago
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
Nice sunny day hiking up to Debbie’s View via the Chybinski trail.The Chybinski trail was in really good shape.While we saw 42 people over the course of the hike, most of them were on the Debbie’s Vie...
Older1 month ago
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
Got home to a lovely day so wanted a quick hike that came with a view. Due to time and rush hour(s) traffic, I landed on Squak Mt and entered from the north side Mountainside Dr Trailhead onto the Bul...
Older2 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
I dedicate this hike to unusual white things...The Ghost Pipe plant also known as Indian Pipe, is a fairly rare and unusual parasitic wildflower. It taps into underground fungi that have a symbiotic r...
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
Coming into Issaquah from the west, we could see that the trees above about 1,500ft had a dusting of snow/hail from yesterday's spring storm. It was hard to make out as the clouds swirled amongst the ...
Older5 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
I love seeing all the bright green early spring plants coming up in the understory. The big leaf maples are full of flowers now and have a nice lime green appearance. Leaves however have not started t...
Older6 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
I started off at the Bullitt Fireplace Trailhead and decided to try the coal mine trail to the Chybinski Loop and back to the Bullitt access trail. It was about 7.7 miles total and the weather was gre...
Older6 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 ...