Are there any significant trail obstacles or hazards to be aware of?

There are numerous spider webs across the trail, noted on [June 24](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-06-24.141633847456). As of [January 16](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-01-16.222215361473), there were concerns about widowmaker trees approximately 1.5 miles up the Bullitt Gorge Trail, though they did not appear unstable at that time.

What is the condition of the road access and parking?

The road is suitable for all vehicles as of [June 24](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-06-24.141633847456). The parking lot was about half full on a weekday afternoon in [May 28](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-05-28.171829582780), and one of two restrooms was open.

Is the trail overgrown or brushy?

The trail is described as slightly overgrown in places and brushy in parts of the second half of the loop as of [June 24](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-06-24.141633847456) and [June 5](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-06-05.094320511455). However, it was considered not too bad and passable by hikers.

Have there been any issues with dogs on the trail?

As of [January 16](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-01-16.222215361473), one or two people did not tether their dogs, causing the reporter to be on guard.

May Valley Trail

Issaquah Alps

updated 3 months ago

The May Valley Trail is currently experiencing some overgrowth, particularly in the latter half of the loop, though it is still passable. Reports from June 24 and June 5 indicate the presence of numerous spider webs across the trail, and some brushy sections. The road leading to the trail is suitable for all vehicles as of June 24. Parking was about half full on a weekday afternoon in late May, with one of two restrooms open.

Generated from 10 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.

What hikers ask about May Valley Trail

Generated from the most recent trip reports, newest 3 months ago. Check anything you’d turn around for.

No trip reports on this trail in 3 months, so everything below is at least that old.

There are numerous spider webs across the trail, noted on June 24. As of January 16, there were concerns about widowmaker trees approximately 1.5 miles up the Bullitt Gorge Trail, though they did not appear unstable at that time.