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May Creek Trail
Issaquah Alps
updated yesterday
The May Creek Trail is currently in good condition, offering a pleasant hiking experience. Recent reports from September 24 and June 28 indicate that the trails are dry and free of snow. The road leading to the trail is suitable for all vehicles, and parking is generally available, with Lake Boren Park offering easier access and facilities than a small pull-out along SE May Creek Park Dr. Some minor construction from a neighboring housing development was noted on June 28, but the route remained open and clear. Wildlife, including deer and birds, has been observed, though one report from June 28 mentioned signs of bear activity. The forest scenery, particularly the large big leaf maples in the creek valley, is a notable highlight.
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Parking at Lake Boren Park is recommended for easier access and facilities. There is a small pull-out along SE May Creek Park Dr, but it only has room for a few cars and no facilities, according to the report from June 28.
The trails are reported to be in good condition and free of major obstacles as of September 24. One section had some construction from a neighboring housing development noted on June 28, but the route was still open and clear.
Wildlife sightings have been reported, including deer, Douglas squirrels, and numerous bird species as of September 24. Signs of bear activity were also noted on June 28.
The trails are dry and hard-packed as of September 24, with some leaves and cones providing a soft surface in certain areas. The trail is generally wide, following historical mining railroad grades, with some switchbacks to access the creek.
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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...
Older2 months ago
Issaquah Alps
Walked the May Creek trails Sunday morning after coming down on the Waterline trail from Lake Boren park. There is a small pull out along SE May Creek Park Dr, but there is only room for a few cars a...
Older4 months ago
Issaquah Alps
I choose to hike this trail because my brother and I wanted to get out of the house but didn't want to go on too extreme of a hike. May creek was not tiring, but the trail alongside the creek was beau...
Older4 months ago
Issaquah Alps
#HiketheStateA favorite neighborhood hike, we start at the Newcastle Library > Lake Boren Park > Waterline trail till it crosses the road to the May Creek trailhead, but you can start from any of thes...
Older5 months ago
Issaquah Alps
It was a beautiful spring day to enjoy this trail. We started at Lake boring Park. You walked by the lake and then down the trail that parallel's coal Creek parkway. I never realized there is a wetlan...
Older7 months ago
Issaquah Alps
I did this hike just a couple days ago. Since the sun was shining bright on Valentine's Day, I decided to hike here with my family.This is a very residential hike. There is no trailhead. We just parke...
Older7 months ago
Issaquah Alps
This is a very residential hike. There is no trailhead. We just parked in the neighborhood right by the start of the hike.The May Creek Trail follows the historic route of the Seattle-Walla Walla Rail...
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...
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...
Older9 months ago
Issaquah Alps
I did an out and back (4.6 miles) on the upper May Creek trail from the Windtree neighborhood Th to Coal Creek this afternoon to check out any rain and wind storm damage. Newcastle parks has been out ...