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Indian Trail
Issaquah Alps
updated 1 month ago
Indian Trail on Cougar Mountain is in good condition with no snow reported as of October 7. The trails are generally well-maintained, though some sections like Indian Trail itself can be rocky. Water levels in creeks are very low, with only small trickles reported. While most reports indicate no bugs, hikers should be aware of a potential yellow jacket issue near Doughty Falls, with a report from September 19 noting they had stung some hikers. Parking is generally plentiful, though the Red Town trailhead parking lot can become busy, especially later in the morning on weekends.
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The road to the trailhead is reported as suitable for all vehicles as of October 7, with no issues noted in more recent reports. Earlier reports from September 19 and September 11 also indicate good road conditions.
While generally in good condition, there are a couple of areas with dislodged rocks that could be tripping hazards, noted as of September 19. Otherwise, trails are free of debris and well-graded according to a September 11 report.
Creeks along the trail are experiencing very low water levels. As of September 19, the creeks were barely there with just a small trickle, and similar conditions were noted for Doughty Falls, which had no actual waterfalls. Earlier, on July 26, all creeks along the route were already dry.
While most recent reports from October 7 and September 11 mention no bugs, a report from September 19 warned of possible yellow jackets that had stung some hikers just north of Doughty Falls. A large buck was seen off-trail on July 26, and a black bear sighting was also reported near the Red Town trailhead parking area on the same date.
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Older1 month ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
A nice short walk to the Far Country Lookout from the Red Town Trail Head. The walk is mostly level, with some undulations on the Wildside Trail and 3 or 4 switchbacks up to the Far Country Look Out....
Older1 month ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
This was a pleasant hike up to Long View peak. The elevation gain wasn't too bad, the trails were well maintained, though Indian trail was a bit more of a rocky road. Once getting onto Shy Bear and De...
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
Great choice when short on time but need a hike with a bit of cardio and soul enriching lovely woods.No fall colorsyet. Arrived Noon to be only car at the plentiful roadside parking area. Sign is smal...
Older3 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
Walked a messy ramble of several trails out of the Red Town trailhead Sunday morning in the light sprinkles. The parking lot was about half full at 8:30, nearly full at 11 though folks were already ...
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
Cool to see Mt Rainier from Cougar Mt. It’s not from a peak logged for timber like on Tiger Mt or from a bench sitting amongst trees like on Squak Mt. It’s just from the narrow De Leo Wall Viewpoint t...
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...
South Cascades > Goat Rocks
1/21/2026 · Longview Peak & Far Country Lookout LoopParking:Parking lot had a few cars, very quiet and seemed pretty clean and maintained.Route:Sky Country Trailhead → Old Man’s Trail → Bypass Trail →...
Older9 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
Cougar Mountain Regional Park was busy on this Martin Luther King Monday.My hiking group started from the lower Licorice Fern trailhead at 9:00AM. It was 33 degrees with clear blue skies. This is one ...
Older11 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
Today was an incredible day forwaterfall viewing at Cougar Mt Regional Park. After yesterday’s monsoon, creeks and streamlets were bursting their banks throughout the park. We pulled into the Redtown ...