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CrossTown Trail - Newcastle
Issaquah Alps
updated yesterday
Today's report from September 24 indicates excellent conditions on the CrossTown Trail. The trail is snow-free and suitable for all vehicles. There were no bugs reported. The trail is described as dry and hard-packed, with some leaves and cones providing a soft cushion in the Highland trail area. Trail traffic was very light, with only one other user encountered early in the morning, and more wildlife than people were observed. Restrooms at Lake Boren Park were open and clean.
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The trail is described as dry and hard-packed as of September 24. Some leaves and cones in the Highland trail area create a nice cushion duff.
No obstacles or hazards were reported in the available trip report from September 24. The trail is noted as being snow-free.
The road is suitable for all vehicles as of September 24.
Trail traffic was very light on the morning of September 24, with only one other trail user encountered. More wildlife than people were observed.
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Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
I had a great hike today fromLake Boren up to the DeLeoWall area this morning . The restrooms were open and clean at Lake Boren Park when I started on the Waterline trail at 8:20. It was fun to see th...
Older4 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
Perfect if trying to loop from Lake Boren to/from Cougar Mountain. Goes past Beit Tikvah, lots of switchbacks.#HiketheState
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
My hiking group switched gears when it impossible to get to our planned hike Greenwater Lakes hike due to a road closure.We started from the Sky country trailhead at 9:00 AM, 3 cars were in the lot wh...
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
Thanks to youcandoit for the report yesterday showing the blooming Chocolate Lilies at DeLeo Wall. These are very rare flowers in the Issaquah Alps. They just grow in a small patch at DeLeo Wall. When...
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
Nice dog walk. The Crosstown trail was primarily built by Peggy Price with some help. I've seen her out there by herself working on it several times. I much appreciate her hard work. The trail has a v...
Older7 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
I hiked a repeat hike of one I did with 2 friends in late December joined by several members of my hiking group.We wanted to get out despite the rain weather forecast and put in a few miles without dr...
Older8 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
South facing terrain so nice and bright on a sunny winter day. Great little exercise hike in preparation for the big Seahawks conference win today!🤞Does anyone know if the boulders on the Terrace Trai...
Older9 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
Two friends and I headed up to lower Cougar Mtn starting at Laken Boren Park today.It felt great to take advantage of this break in the weather and have sun on our faces most of the way.4 cars were in...
Older10 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
It was a nice rainy day to enjoy the last vestiges of fall color. We only saw two people all day. So nice to have this lovely park right in our backyard.The start of the Terrace trail has been reroute...
Older19 months ago
Issaquah Alps
We had a beautiful winter hike from Lake Boren Park today!After 3+ inches of overnight snow the parking area and lawns were bathed in shimmering snow. All the surface streets to drive there were bare ...