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Started at the Licorice Fern trailhead at 4:30pm, and walked to the "Far Country Lookout" viewpoint, as described in the...
Started at the Licorice Fern trailhead at 4:30pm, and walked to the "Far Country Lookout" viewpoint, as described in the "60 Hikes Within 60 Miles" book.
The trail looked like it had been brushed out recently and was in great condition, no mud. Encountered just one person on the trail. Photos: http://picasaweb.google.com/[…]/LicoriceFernTrailOctober2011 Tracklog: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/121600493 Day hike
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Started at the Licorice Fern trailhead (S6) off 169th Ave SE, headed up Indian Trail and then on to Far...
Started at the Licorice Fern trailhead (S6) off 169th Ave SE, headed up Indian Trail and then on to Far Country Falls. Nice easy hike with almost no one on the trail. The trail is in good shape, just a few muddy spots up on Indian Trail. Wow - the Moss is all over the place this year! I ran into a WTA crew installing a new log bridge near the intersection of the Indian Trail. Great to see WTA improving the trails on Cougar Mountain! Continued on the Indian trail- Be sure to stay right at the unmarked intersection to continue on the new-ish built section of Indian trail.
Visited the new viewpoint at Far country falls - very well done with a great view up to the Falls. Nice 2-3 hour hike on a little used route.
Red Town, Indian Trail, Wildside Trail-De Leo Wall, Marshall's Hill, Wildside
— Feb 07, 2011
— whitebark
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This time I decided to check out some of the trails on the west side of Cougar Mountain. First I...
This time I decided to check out some of the trails on the west side of Cougar Mountain. First I rambled along the wide, easy-strolling Red Town Trail to the ballfield meadow. After relaxing by the rushing waters of Coal Creek for a bit, I continued roaming along the Indian Trail, freshly improved by the WTA and in great condition. A brand-new side trail led me down to an overlook of Far Country Falls, which is quite a lovely sight with its multiple streams of water tumbling down mossy ledges. This spot is destined to become a Cougar Mountain favorite.
I then backtracked on the Indian Trail and headed west on the De Leo Wall Trail. This old school trail is narrower and muddier than many on Cougar Mountain, but pretty nevertheless. The trail rambles on an up-and-down course through open forest along the south hillside of Marshall's Hill, crossing several ravines with little brooks. At a junction, the official De Leo Wall trail takes off uphill to avoid private property. To see the viewpoint, I continued straight ahead, following an unsigned but decent trail. This path soon reached the brink of the cliff and views picturesquely framed by madrona trees, which thrive on this extremely dry site. The trail picked a precarious route along the cliff before arrive at a knot of trails coming together at the far west end of Cougar Mountain. New trails constructed by the Issaquah Alps Trails Club and the city of Newcastle continue west from here. I followed the "Cross Town Trail" for a bit, then ascended a new staircase to a subdivision. A short stroll among some high end homes took me to an access road to a water tower, and led me back into Cougar Mountain Park. At this time, the few gleams of sun I was enjoying abruptly ended and I was assaulted by a sudden storm of hail, rain and thunder. The shelter of the trees in Cougar Mountain Park was quite welcome! The rain never let up until I got back to my car. I Followed the Marshall's Hill trail for a long stretch--more pleasant walking on a good tread with just touches of mud in places. Eventually it joined the Wildside Trail, which I followed back to Red Town Trailhead. The Wildside Trail has some bad mudholes that need work. For pleasant and easy hiking close to Seattle, Cougar Mountain never fails to please.
Red Town, Cave Hole, Coal Creek Falls, Quarry, Indian Trail, Wildside Trail-De Leo Wall, Marshall's Hill, Wildside
— Dec 19, 2010
— Alpine Joe
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Blowdowns | Water on trail
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This series of trails forms a nice clockwise loop starting at the Red Town TH on Cougar.
Blue skies, sun, no...
This series of trails forms a nice clockwise loop starting at the Red Town TH on Cougar.
Blue skies, sun, no wind, and temperatures in the mid-forties. The Coal Creek Falls are quite pretty right now, with a light dusting of snow on the surrounding area. When I got to the De Leo Wall trail, I decided to take the extra loop out to the “lookout spot”. This section of trail is narrower, more overgrown, and in rather poor condition, and the lookout was just a view of the suburbs to the SW. I’d skip it next time and just enjoy the climb up the main De Leo Wall trail. There were some blowdowns on the Marshall's Hill trail, but not too difficult to get over. 5 miles round trip, approx 1,100' elevation gain.
Indian Trail
— Mar 31, 2010
— BunchBerry
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Wildflowers blooming
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The Indian trail on Cougar is a nice after-work hike. It is gentle enough for an old dog to amble...
The Indian trail on Cougar is a nice after-work hike. It is gentle enough for an old dog to amble along and makes an appetizing lollipop loop when combined with a piece of the Wildside trail. We take it frequently, so were startled by a brand new side trail to a viewpoint of Far Country Falls, that just sprang up over the past week. Assuming WTA was involved, good work! The viewpoint is great, much better than from the regular trail and has nice little rock work at the viewpoint. The big fern obscuring the old path to the top of the falls is a nice touch.
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