Shy Bear
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Another hike with the Issaquah Alps Club, moderate in length and elevation gain but a good tune up hike for...
Another hike with the Issaquah Alps Club, moderate in length and elevation gain but a good tune up hike for the upcoming season. Denis Harney was our leader on a hike I have done before, looping past all three water falls in Cougar Mt. Park.
The hike started on the Wildside Trail which has a series of undulations, some of which are moderately steep providing a good warm up quickly. Once off the Wildside Trail, the first falls (Far Country Falls) can be seen just off the Indian Trail, and from here to the Far Country Look Out is a short hike up hill. The trails to this point were in good shape considering the recent snow and rain. Snow was evident on the sides of the trails, but no snow on the trails. From the Far Country Look Out, view has been obscured a bit by tree growth over the last 10 years, we walked Shy Bear and Deceiver Trails to Doughty Falls (not impressive for the water flow over the rocks but worth the short side trail to the falls). The Deceiver Trail did have some mud holes as did the Long View Peak Trail and other trails that followed. Off the Long View Peak Trail, we then followed Shy Bear to Fred's Railroad and then via the Quarry Trail to the Coal Creek Falls Trail. Coal Creek Falls was impressive with lots of water from recent rains and snow melt coming over the falls. After the falls, the trails were in good shape, with the Cave Hole and Red Town Trails being dry and hard packed (old road or railroad beds). Weather was great, mild with just a bit of a rain shower near the end of the hike. Statistics, 6.5 miles of walking, 1200 to 1500 feet of elevation gain and loss.
Old Man Trail, By Pass Trial, Fred's Railroad, Shy Bear, Wilderness Peak
— Feb 12, 2009
— Alpine Art
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Sun was out and temperatures were mild (low 40's) for a 'climb' of Wilderness Peak. Snow was evident around...
Sun was out and temperatures were mild (low 40's) for a 'climb' of Wilderness Peak. Snow was evident around the parking area and on the beginning of the Old Man Trail but the trails were mostly damp, muddy in places with no ice to worry about.
Total hike took about 2 hours to cover 4 miles and 500 to 600 feet of elevation gain. All the area looked pretty in the 1/4 to 1 inch of snow cover. A few folks were out on the trails including trail runners, dog walkers and hikers. This is not a typical hike due to the non-view situation at Wilderness Peak. Views were evident coming down the Wilderness Peak Trail (out toward Long View Peak). Alex who left a message at the peak register was disappointed by the lack of a view - he should try Longview Peak next time in the area. HAPPY TRAILS! Day hike
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Wilderness Creek Trail and Shy Bear Trail are in great shape. The trails are 99% dry but not dusty. The...
Wilderness Creek Trail and Shy Bear Trail are in great shape. The trails are 99% dry but not dusty. The creeks are still running strong and provide great sounds as you climb up to Shy Bear Pass. Its very much all shade from the SR 900 parking lot through the Shy Bear marsh, making for a nice hike during this summer day. The Shy Bear marsh area still has some water, but its mostly mud. There are recently restored wooden walkways above the marsh. The metal mesh on the walkways was catching on my hiking boots - so be careful if you are walking fast. Found some Salmonberry on the Shy Bear trail right before the Deceiver Trail intersection. Day hike
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I took this 7.5 to 8.0 mile loop in Cougar Mt. Park as a tune up hike for several planned...
I took this 7.5 to 8.0 mile loop in Cougar Mt. Park as a tune up hike for several planned summer hikes including a traverse of Rattlesnake Ridge.
Wilderness Creek #COUGAR-E6,Deceiver #COUGAR-S3,Shy Bear #COUGAR-S2,Wilderness Peak #COUGAR-E4,Wilderness Cliffs #COUGAR-E5
— Oct 27, 2007
— viggo
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I was introduced to a for me new hiking guide : John Zilly's Beyond Mount Si. The best hikes within...
I was introduced to a for me new hiking guide : John Zilly's Beyond Mount Si. The best hikes within 85 miles of Seattle.Looked really interesting and wanted to find out how accurate it was.Picked the 2 first hikes in the guide for this sunny Saturday.Close by Cougar Mnt was the choice.Both hikes was loop hikes.First hike started from Hw 900 Wilderness Creek TH,Hike followed Wilderness Creek Deceiver Shy Bear, Wilderness Peak, Wilderness Cliffs trails.Trail condion :Excellent.No views7 miles exploring included. |
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