Spring Lake/Lake Desire Park - Echo Mountain

Puget Sound and Islands

updated 1 month ago

Spring Lake/Lake Desire Park - Echo Mountain currently has trails in good condition with no snow. The road is suitable for all vehicles, and bugs were not a significant issue according to reports from June 28 and August 4. However, there has been an increase in bear activity noted by a regular hiker as of August 4. One report from June 28 mentioned some steep and slippery hills but otherwise found the trails to be in great shape. Views from the top of Echo Mountain were not available on June 28.

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Bear activity has been increasing. A regular hiker noted an uptick in bear sightings as of August 4.

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Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

I hike this trail regularly. I've noticed an uptick in bear activity.

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

I picked up my friend in Mercer Island and made it to the TH in about a half hour. First time here and I wasn’t sure what to expect. It reminded me a little of a smaller Lord Hill, where you wander ar...

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

Was looking for a quick end of day dog hike with views since Mt Rainier was out today. Flowers, both native and non, were a bonus surprise. When I showed up after 5pm there were enough cars (about 5) ...

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

Typical PNW hike, but short hike worth the view once you get to the top.

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

Ten of us hiked upEcho Mountainon a cool, cloudy Wednesday. The forecast gradually shifted from sunny, to mostly sunny, and finally to overcast, but the weather made for comfortable hiking conditions....

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

My hiking group switched gears to hike a lowland hike with the snowfall over the weekend to Echo Mountain area at the Spring Lake Th.We meet at the Th at 9:15, it was 43 degrees with significant rain ...

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

Snow was still present though melting. Definitely got slippery at some points so caution advised! View was great though.

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

The trails here are still at least 50% covered with snow. I'm sure it will melt within a day or two. Did not have to use spikes but was a little slippery in places going up to the peak.4.5 mi 660 ft

Puget Sound and Islands

A friend and I went on this hike on a rainy day, so there were many puddles but definitely avoidable. Some of the trails weren't clear which direction to go, so on our way back we got lost and used a ...

Puget Sound and Islands

Left my house close to Maple Valley Heights Park at 12:30 and headed into McGarvey Park open space. A short way down the power lines behind the ball field is a trail to the left leading to a lake call...