Margaret's Way and Debbie's View
Issaquah Alps
As of July 13, 2026, Margaret's Way and Debbie's View trails are in good condition, though increasingly slick with scree, particularly for descents. Mosquitoes are present but generally do not land if you keep moving. The signpost for the second viewpoint was reported as tipped over on June 26. Wildflowers were abundant in May. Parking was available midday on July 4, and before 10 am on June 17. The trail was closed for construction from May 26 to June 5. No snow remains.
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Spots where there were swarms of mosquitoes, but they didn't seem to be landing as long as you kept moving. I know it's been a couple of years since I've hiked this one, but I don't remember the trail...
Enjoyable hike! There were spots in the parking lot when we arrived at 1pm. Definitely felt the elevation gain but there were several viewpoints along the way, and beautiful view of Mt Rainier at the ...
Good condition the whole way. The signpost for the second view point has been tipped over, hopefully a trail crew can fix that pretty easily.
mid day stroll, a few folks here and there. plenty of parking around 10 am
The trail was in good condition, but will be closed from 5/26 to 6/5.
Trail closed for construction through 6/5
Lots of delicate wildflowers in bloom. Trail in great condition. Thank you WTA volunteers! We got there before 7:30 am so had to park outside the locked main gate to the parking lot. Gate open and ...
Great day on the trail! It was foggy and a bit misty but the Big Green is setting in. Several trillium, bleeding hearts and other flowers.Trail is in great shape - no blow downs and hardly any mud.
This is a lovely close in spring hike. Long enough to get a good work out in while also checking some seasonal boxes. The lower and middle part of the trail have enough deciduous trees that right no...
Enjoyed a sunny May Day on Squak Mountain 🌞 It's been several years since starting out at Margaret's Way trailhead; so, I was pleased to see the upgraded entry to the trail. The concrete is moss-cover...
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