The WTA is doing fantastic work improving drainage on this trail, which like many old road beds is prone to water runoff and erosion. Drainage problems exist all the way to the old Bullitt Fireplace site, so I hope that the crews can make it up there given the limited number of work days left. Fallen maple leaves add a beautiful touch of color to this trail right now.

The May Valley Trail drops down from the Bullitt Access Trail to connect with the Perimeter Trail. This trail is crudely constructed and could use some major work in the future. Still, I enjoy hiking it and enjoy the adventurous feeling of following this rough, little used path.

The Perimeter Trail is in good shape, having been worked on by the WTA a few years ago. Near the west end of the Perimeter Trail, there is a great viewpoint ( the best on Squak Mountain) accessible by a short side path. Reportedly, this viewpoint is on private land and that someone is going to build their dream mansion on it. But there is no sign of that happening yet.

The Chybinski Trail is also in good shape. Could use some drain dips here and there.

Narrative The May Valley Trail has undergone some reconstruction; rather than climbing straight up the ridge, there are gentle switchbacks between 950 and 1350 feet elevation, where the trail joins the old trail; thence the trail is brushy in spots. The Perimeter Loop Trail is brushy and has several logs across it. The West Peak Trail has a few brushy spots, but is otherwise in good condition. The West Peak Trail has been logged at its junction with the Bullitt Fireplace Trail making it easier to find. There is a side trail that breaks from the Bullitt Fireplace Trail just east of the Bullitt Fireplace and heads directly to Central Peak over a 80 foot rise. The Old Griz Trail has some brushy spots. There is low-lying brush including nettles along Phils Creek Trail. Weather Broken to overcast clouds. Moderate temperatures. Hazards and Obstructions Some logs across the Perimeter Loop Trail. Flora/Fauna Purple violets, salmonberry flowers, bleeding hearts, foamflower, trillium, Siberian miner's lettuce, cinquefoil and geranium. Robins and other birdlets seen. Camping Not permitted.

The Valley Connector and West Peak Trail junction with the Bullitt Fireplace Trail is as shown on the Green Trail map (as opposed to what was reported earlier). They are just buried under a mass of logs.

At 1.0 miles, the May Valley Trail leaves the road to the left at a hairpin curve. There is a sign that indicates the trail ends in 0.1 miles. This pertains to the side trail to the east that ends at a private property line. The May Valley Trail heads north along Bullitt Creek. There is some construction on the May Valley Trail. There are some muddy spots and brushy areas. No logs across the trail. The tread is narrow and there are brushy spots on the Perimeter Loop Trail. There are brushy spots along the West Peak Trail and there are many logs across the trail. There is a small transmitting station on West Peak. The West Peak Trail is buried under many logs where it meets the Bullitt Fireplace Trail. The Bullitt Fireplace and Central Peak Trails are clear except for one overhanging three on The Bullitt Fireplace Trail. The Valley Connector Trail has many logs across it. Skies were overcast and temperatures were moderate.