Wilderness Peak Loop
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Gunfire from nearby range can be heard constantly
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Tibbett's Marsh
Issaquah Alps
updated 4 weeks ago
The trails in Tibbett's Marsh are in good condition as of October 13. The path is snow-free and suitable for all vehicles, with no reported bugs. A new shelter with a picnic table has been constructed near the Sky Country Trailhead by the former Army Nike missile base, though one shelter lacks a roof. The North Fork of Coal Creek is currently dry but is expected to fill with winter rains. Some mushrooms, fungi, and late-blooming flowers can still be seen along the trails.
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Jerry's Duck Pond is currently covered in algae and no ducks were observed as of October 13. The pond's condition may change with seasonal rains.
The North Fork of Coal Creek was dry during the most recent report on October 13. It is expected to fill up with the onset of winter rains.
As of October 13, the trails are reported to be in good condition with no significant obstacles mentioned. Snow-free conditions are also noted.
The trails were not crowded during the report from October 13, with only a few other people seen. The hike completed was a loop from the Sky Country Trailhead.
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Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
For our senior group hike today, Rudi and Pete joined me for a loop hike starting from the Sky Country Trailhead by the former Army Nike missile base. We headed up the Coyote Creek Trail off the Clay ...
Older5 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
NOTE: The currently displayed WTA banner for Shangri La is out of date. The section of Shangri La from the Bear Ridge junction down to the Talus neighborhood trailhead is now open. There is a short se...
Older6 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
We hiked a loop from the Harvey Manning Trailhead to the Clay pit via Harvey Manning and Tibbets Marsh trials. Right now, spring beauty, bleeding hearts, salmon berry and other flowers line the trails...
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
3/23/26 • Klondike Swamp LoopParking:The parking lot was empty when we’re arrived mid morning Monday.Trail Traffic:The trail was very quiet maybe saw a few people the entire time.Route:Harvey Manning ...
Older8 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
My hiking group switched gears from a planned monthly hike at Skookum Flats (due to a less than spectacular weather forecast) and got pleasantly surprised with a dry hike on Cougar Mtn. today.We meet ...
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
Always interesting to see how many different trails it takes to make a loop at Cougar Mountain. Today, to make our little 5.7 mile loop we walked on 11 different trails. It was actually our first time...
Older9 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
The bottom section of Shangri La trail, below the Bear Ridge junction, is still closed for storm damage repair.I did an afternoon loop up Bear Ridge, West Tibbett's, Tibbett's Marsh, down upper Shangr...
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
This little clockwise ramble from the Harvey Manning Trail/Anti Aircraft Peak included twelve trails, totaling 6.7 miles, and 900 feet of elevation gain. We started by descending the Shangri La Trail ...
Older9 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
We did a loop hike from Sky Country Th today.It was 50 degrees with low clouds when we started off.8 cars were in the lot when we pulled in just before 9:00.T he 2 porta potties in the lot had recentl...
Older10 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
Rime ice yesterday on Tiger Mt and hair ice today on Cougar. Clearly we had a cold weekend! If you’re new to the Issaquah Alps area, I apologize for this long list of trails. I essentially made one lo...