What kinds of wildflowers can be expected and when?

Wildflowers are abundant from April through May. Reports from [April 19](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-04-19.210635371535) and [April 26](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-04-27.131651955029) mention trillium and bleeding heart. More specifically, May 19 observed pale wild bleeding heart, red harsh paintbrush, orange trumpet honeysuckle, fairybells, spotted coralroot orchid, and camas.

Are there any significant trail obstacles or closures?

The previously flooded area along Wildside is now dry and cleaned up as of [May 19](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-05-19.233254922197), with the closure notice likely to be removed. No other major obstacles were reported in the spring 2026 trip reports.

Is there a significant view from the De Leo Wall area?

The De Leo Wall Viewpoint offers a view of Mt. Rainier, though it can be easily missed as it is seen through pockets in the trees on a narrow trail, as described in a report from [April 8](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-04-08.180901922437). Another viewpoint along the view ridge trail before the main viewpoint also provides an unobstructed view of Mt. Rainier, noted on [April 26](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-04-27.131651955029).

What is the parking situation at the Red Town trailhead?

Parking at the Red Town trailhead was readily available with open spaces on [April 19](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-04-19.210635371535). A report from [May 19](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-05-19.233254922197) also notes easy access to the trailhead with no pass required and a porta-potty available.

Wildside Trail-De Leo Wall

Issaquah Alps

updated 4 months ago

The Wildside Trail to De Leo Wall offers a lush forest experience with abundant wildflowers, particularly in late April and early May. Recent reports from April 19 and April 26 highlight blooming trillium and bleeding heart, while a report from May 19 notes pale wild bleeding heart, red harsh paintbrush, orange trumpet honeysuckle, fairybells, spotted coralroot orchid, and camas in the meadow restoration area. The previously flooded section of Wildside is now dry and cleaned up, as noted on May 19. While there isn't much water flowing at the waterfalls, the forest itself is a highlight, and a report from April 8 mentions a Northern Red-legged Frog. Parking at Red Town was available on April 19.

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What hikers ask about Wildside Trail-De Leo Wall

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Wildflowers are abundant from April through May. Reports from April 19 and April 26 mention trillium and bleeding heart. More specifically, May 19 observed pale wild bleeding heart, red harsh paintbrush, orange trumpet honeysuckle, fairybells, spotted coralroot orchid, and camas.