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Fred's Railroad

Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
 47.5301, -122.1030 Map & Directions
Length
0.6 miles, one-way
Elevation Gain
86 feet
Highest Point
1332 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty
Easy
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids

Parking Pass/Entry Fee

None

A trail off Clay Pit Road with access to Coal Creek Falls, as well as Shy Bear area, Wilderness Peak, and other areas. Continue reading

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Hiking Fred's Railroad

A connector trail off Clay Pit Road with access to Coal Creek Falls, as well as Shy Bear area, Wilderness Peak, and other areas of Cougar Mountain.

Fred's Railroad

Map & Directions

Trailhead
Co-ordinates: 47.5301, -122.1030 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

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Parking Pass/Entry Fee

None

WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.

Getting There

Driving Directions

From I-90, take exit 13 for Lakemont Boulevard. Turn right (south) onto Lakemont Boulevard which eventually becomes Newcastle-Coal Creek Road. Turn left onto Cougar Mountain Way and proceed for about 0.5 mile before turning right onto 166th Way. Follow 166th Way for about 0.75 mile to a yellow gate and a large parking area to the right.

More Hike Details

Trailhead

Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain

Fred's Railroad (#COUGAR-C7)

King County Parks

Guidebooks & Maps

National Geographic Issaquah Alps Mount Si 824

News

Hiker Headlines: Refuge Outdoor Festival, Closures and Fire Restrictions, New Park

August 11, 2022

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