Are there any significant water sources available along the trails?

Water sources are scarce. A tiny trickle was reported at the Whitaker Wilderness bridge on [August 25](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-08-25.164357543112), and Doughty Trickle was not even a trickle. Creeks along the Indian Trail route were also dry as of [July 26](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-07-26.132705353742).

What is the parking situation at the Red Town trailhead?

The Red Town trailhead parking lot was about half full at 8:30 AM and nearly full by 11 AM on [July 26](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-07-26.132705353742), with visitors starting to leave by that time.

Are there any notable obstacles or hazards on the trails?

A few blow-downs have not been cleared, including one obstructing Doughty Falls as of [August 25](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-08-25.164357543112). Additionally, there were a large number of slugs reported on [July 26](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-07-26.132705353742), requiring careful stepping.

Red Town Creek

Q: What is the condition of the trails near Red Town Creek?

The trails are generally dusty and dry as of [August 25](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-08-25.164357543112), with a few blow-downs noted. They were described as being in good condition with no damage and recently brushed back on [July 26](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-07-26.132705353742).

Issaquah Alps

updated 1 month ago

The trails in the Red Town Creek area of Cougar Mountain are generally in good condition, though they are dusty and dry as of August 25. There are a few blow-downs that have not yet been cleared, including one in front of Doughty Falls. Water sources are minimal, with only a tiny trickle reported at the Whitaker Wilderness bridge and Doughty Trickle being dry on August 25. Creeks along the Indian Trail route were also dry as of July 26. Parking at trailheads like Whitaker and Big Sky was moderate, and facilities like latrines were stocked with toilet paper. The Red Town trailhead parking lot was about half full at 8:30 AM and nearly full by 11 AM on July 26.

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What hikers ask about Red Town Creek

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The trails are generally dusty and dry as of August 25, with a few blow-downs noted. They were described as being in good condition with no damage and recently brushed back on July 26.