Margaret's Way and Debbie's View
Issaquah Alps
As of early May 2026, Margaret's Way and Debbie's View on Squak Mountain are in excellent spring condition. Trails are largely clear of blowdowns and significant mud, with reports from April 25th and May 6th noting good footing. Wildflowers, including trillium and bleeding hearts, are abundant, and ferns are unfurling, creating a lush green environment.
Parking can be tight on weekends, with lots filling by mid-morning according to reports from April 19th and May 3rd. Snow is gone from the trail, with the last mention of it on April 16th. Views from Debbie's View are variable due to cloud cover but have been clear on some recent days (April 4th, April 23rd). The porta-potties are generally stocked but may require servicing.
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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...
The trail was clear and easy to follow. Lots of roots and loose rocks, wear appropriate shoes
Barely any cars in the lot at 7:30am on a Thursday. Trail is clear and great example of the beautiful lush green scenery. Sadly it was cloudy so we couldn’t get a clear view of Mt Rainier. Fun hike th...
Arrived at the trailhead at 7:50 am - parking lot was already 3/4 full. The trail is in great condition - saw a few trillium poking their heads out. The remaining snow reported 3 days ago is gone. Ni...
Plenty of parking available at the Margaret’s Way trailhead. We started mid-morning with temperatures around 39°F—cool but comfortable for hiking, especially once the climb begins.The lower section of...
Arrived at 10:30am on this sunny Saturday and found one spot free. Otherwise it would have been parking along the road. Some remaining debris from the downed trees that were cleared, but nothing block...
We had a solitary hike to Debbie’s (non-view) View today. No cars were in the Margaret’s way TH lot when we pulled in at 8:45.It was 45 degrees with heavy clouds and heavy rain forecast for most of th...
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