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Coal Creek Falls — Jun. 16, 2016

Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
1 photo
  • Wildflowers blooming
  • Hiked with kids
 
Hiked to the falls with three toddlers in tow. It was a great hike and the kids loved finding all of the slugs and snails along the way. There were several people right at the falls when we arrived, but it cleared out quickly. We stopped for a snack and some photos. Then I was glad we had grabbed a map of the area at the trailhead because we decided to continue on from the falls and came back down the Quarry trail. Beautiful hike, beautiful day.

Coal Creek Falls — Jun. 16, 2016

Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
  • Hiked with a dog
 
I'm super out of shape so I try to pick low grade hikes, which I thought this was, so FYI to anyone who's like me there is very little elevation gain, but it's all in the first half mile so be ready to feel the burn for a minute. After it more or less levels out it's an easy hike to the giant slimey boulder that is apparently a rushing waterfall in the winder. This time of year it's more of a drizzle. Trail conditions were good and the parking lot wasn't too full (though it was mid day mid week), did not use the facilities. As with all cougar mountain hikes, I suggest bringing a map, the trails are all marked, but sometimes it can get confusing or you can't exactly tell which way the arrows are pointing.

Coal Creek Falls — Jun. 12, 2016

Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
3 photos
 
Five minutes from home, this was a perfect destination for an evening stroll. Short, easy hike to the falls. Unfortunately, the falls were pretty much dried out. The bathrooms, however, were not in great condition.

Coal Creek Falls — May. 24, 2016

Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
  • Ripe berries

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Footing on the trail is good; not muddy but nice and soft. Hiked to the falls and there was someone camping under the bridge. No idea why on earth anyone would have chosen that spot to camp... But the tent was decent quality and the shoes outside were nice but not hiking boots. There was man inside the tent (didn't see him but my dog found him). No idea what this person's deal is. Aside from that, it was a lovely hike. The signs on these trails are very poorly designed. It's very easy to get lost. So bring a map or your phone.

Coal Creek Falls — May. 11, 2016

Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
  • Wildflowers blooming
  • Hiked with kids