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Coal Creek Falls
Issaquah Alps
updated 1 month ago
The trails to Coal Creek Falls were in good condition as of August 2 and July 17. Visitors can expect a dry waterfall during this time of year, as reported on August 2 and July 17. The trails are well-maintained and marked, with plenty of shade and greenery, including ferns and berry bushes. Bugs were not a significant issue, with one report noting mosquitos were present but not swarming on July 4, and another stating no bugs were present on August 2. The road is suitable for all vehicles, and parking was about half full at the Sky Country lot on August 2. This trail is also noted as good for young children interested in finding slugs.
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The road is suitable for all vehicles as of August 2. The Sky Country parking lot was about half full on August 2.
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Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
Did a slow trail run on a drizzly afternoon from Sky Country parking lot to a (dry) Coal Creek Falls and back. Parking lot was half full. Portable toilets at the lot and just up Old Man’s as you get t...
Older2 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
The trails are well maintained and marked.It's very disappointed to see the waterfalls were dry. I think you have to go there in wet seasons if you want to see the waterfalls.The trees are still beau...
Older2 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
Perfect hike for young kids who love searching for slugs (slugs galore). Mosquitos were present but not swarming and the creek and waterfall were dry.
Older4 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
What a beautiful hike! Parking still available at 9:30 on Sunday (mother's day) with lots of families and dogs on the trail. My 3 year old did great on this hike with lots of space on the wide trails ...
Older4 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
Easy with convenient parking at the Red Town lot
Older4 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
Pretty busy. Lots of flowers and the falls were lovely
Older5 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
This is an easy walk on Cougar starting at the Sky Country Trailhead. We needed something easy for Sky since she recently hurt her back knee and is temporarily a 3 legged dog.This spring has had some...
Older5 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
Beautiful day for a hike. Started at the Redtown Trailhead. Plenty of parking and portable toilets at trail start. Headed up the redtown trail, took a loop in the meadow and turned left on Indian Trai...
Older5 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
Beautiful first Monday of April for a morning hike! Started at Red Town TH and made a reverse lollipop of Far Country Falls and Coal Creek Falls.The trails are in excellent condition with only a coupl...
Older6 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
The waterfalls are running with a strong flow during this atmospheric river. I started at the Licorice Fern Trailhead. This lower section of the trail is probably the prettiest part due to a deep rav...