What is the current condition of the trail surface?

The trail is mostly clear of major obstacles, with fallen leaves creating colorful but potentially slick conditions, especially on descents as of [October 26](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-10-27.022034945247). Minor blowdowns have been reported, but are easily navigated, with the most recent mention on [November 6](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-11-07.202814834537) describing two maple trees over the trail that were easy to walk over.

How is parking at the trailhead?

Parking can be competitive on weekends, with reports from [October 10](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-10-10.224210775021) noting a mostly full lot around noon. Weekday parking appears to be less of an issue, with only a few cars reported as of [September 23](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-09-23.215225710088).

Are there any significant water crossings?

Nobody has reported on significant water crossings. One report from [September 23](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-09-23.215225710088) specifically mentioned no running water on the trail.

What is the status of fall color?

Fall color was noted as present through [late October](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-10-26.172858092327), with fallen leaves making the trail colorful and slick as of [October 26](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-10-27.022034945247). However, by October 29, some trees, particularly on the traditional plateau, had lost their leaves entirely.

Nook Trail

Issaquah Alps

updated 4 days ago

The Nook Trail is currently in good condition, with most reports from late October and early November indicating snow-free and easily passable terrain. Fall colors were noted through late October, with leaves creating a colorful and sometimes slick surface on descents as of October 26. Minor obstacles like fallen trees were reported, but they were generally easy to navigate, such as two maple trees about 1 to 1.5 feet in diameter around 1.5 miles in as of November 6. The road leading to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles, and parking lots have been described as mostly full on weekends around noon, though uncrowded on weekdays.

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What hikers ask about Nook Trail

Generated from the most recent trip reports, newest 4 days ago. Check anything you’d turn around for.

The trail is mostly clear of major obstacles, with fallen leaves creating colorful but potentially slick conditions, especially on descents as of October 26. Minor blowdowns have been reported, but are easily navigated, with the most recent mention on November 6 describing two maple trees over the trail that were easy to walk over.