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Gunfire from nearby range can be heard constantly
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Coyote Creek
Issaquah Alps
updated 4 weeks ago
The Coyote Creek Trail in the Issaquah Alps is currently in good condition, with no snow reported as of October 13. The road access is suitable for all vehicles, and bugs are not a significant issue. Recent observations note the presence of mushrooms, fungi, and a few remaining flowers, suggesting a pleasant autumn hiking experience. A new shelter with a picnic table has been constructed near the former Army Nike missile base, adding a new amenity to the area, though one shelter was noted as unfinished on October 13. Water crossings, such as the North Fork of Coal Creek, were dry on October 13 but are expected to fill with winter rains. The trails are generally wide and well-maintained, suitable for activities like trail running. <br>
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What hikers ask about Coyote Creek
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As of August 2, 2026, Coal Creek Falls was dry and not a thrilling destination. The trail to the falls is mostly downhill, wide, and fairly even with some rocks and steps.
Yes, King County Parks has built a new shelter with a picnic table near the former Army Nike missile base, as reported on October 13, 2026. However, one of these shelters was noted as being unfinished on that same date.
The trails are generally in good condition, with no significant obstacles reported. On October 13, 2026, they were described as being in good shape and suitable for hiking. On August 2, 2026, they were also noted as being in good condition, wide, and fairly even.
The North Fork of Coal Creek was dry on October 13, 2026, but is expected to fill with the winter rains. As of August 2, 2026, Coal Creek Falls was also dry.
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Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
For our senior group hike today, Rudi and Pete joined me for a loop hike starting from the Sky Country Trailhead by the former Army Nike missile base. We headed up the Coyote Creek Trail off the Clay ...
Older1 month ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
Good for trail runs. Has lots of plants. -Anna (6 years old)
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...
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
Recalled seeing pear trees years ago in the woods near a picnic shelter at Harvey Manning Trailhead Radar Park. So took this opportunity to do a quick afternoon run and see if pear blossoms could be c...
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
3/23/26 • Klondike Swamp LoopParking:The parking lot was empty when we’re arrived mid morning Monday.Trail Traffic:The trail was very quiet maybe saw a few people the entire time.Route:Harvey Manning ...
Older8 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
My hiking group switched gears from a planned monthly hike at Skookum Flats (due to a less than spectacular weather forecast) and got pleasantly surprised with a dry hike on Cougar Mtn. today.We meet ...
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
This little clockwise ramble from the Harvey Manning Trail/Anti Aircraft Peak included twelve trails, totaling 6.7 miles, and 900 feet of elevation gain. We started by descending the Shangri La Trail ...
Older9 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
We did a loop hike from Sky Country Th today.It was 50 degrees with low clouds when we started off.8 cars were in the lot when we pulled in just before 9:00.T he 2 porta potties in the lot had recentl...
Older11 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
My 3rd hike of the fall season to Cougar Mtn was a great one. After weeks of mostly gray skies and rain it felt great to have blue skies overhead all day.We started from the Redtown trailhead at 9:00....
Older18 months ago
Issaquah Alps
Near 11:30 today, I parked at the Big Tree Ridge Trailhead and noted 5 cars, two of which left as I parked (see below, Tahoe arrived after I had begun hiking). Weather was cloudy, misty, and the foli...