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Coal Creek Falls
Issaquah Alps
updated 2 weeks ago
The trails at Coal Creek Falls are blanketed with fallen foliage, making it easy to twist an ankle, as noted on October 23. Much of the reserve is free of rocky and rooty obstacles, though, and the parking lot was nearly full around 1 PM on October 23. The falls and creek are currently dry, with no flowing water reported on October 23. Trails are in good condition overall, with some areas offering many connecting trails for longer hikes.
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What hikers ask about Coal Creek Falls
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Many parts of the trails are covered in fallen foliage, which can hide protruding rocks and roots, increasing the risk of ankle twists as of October 23. However, the trails are generally free of other significant obstacles.
No, the falls and creek are dry and there is no flowing water reported as of October 23.
The parking lot was nearly full around 1 PM on October 23.
One report from October 23 mentioned a pileated woodpecker, while another from August 2 noted no wildlife sightings.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent2 weeks ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
Absolutely lovely chilly day in this marvelous place. The WTA trail description covers what you need to know. A bit of a heads-up for trail runners and hikers, though--many parts of the numerous trail...
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...
Older3 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...
Older4 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.
Older6 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 ...
Older6 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
Easy with convenient parking at the Red Town lot
Older6 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
Pretty busy. Lots of flowers and the falls were lovely
Older6 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...
Older6 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...
Older7 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...