Getting there: We got there about 11-11:30 and there were plenty of cars parked alongside the road. We were able to get a spot in the parking lot! While it looked crowded based on the cars, it did not feel that way on the trails. 

Bathrooms: Two clean porto potties out there

Trail: There was a little bit of frost that made a couple asphalt areas a bit slick so just be mindful. This trail loop was a little difficult to follow at times (probably hiker issues) so we did utilize the map a couple of times. Plenty of dogs, trail runners and families with little ones but everyone we encountered had a mask on! We did pass by some horses as well on the trail, which is always fun. A little bit of mud in some places but nothing to deter. This was a great hike when we wanted to get out of town but didn't want a day trip. 

Clocked this hike about 3.25 hikes from our car and back. 

It was a gray, wet NW day when we started from Redtown TH at 9:00AM.  The parking lot was about 1/2 full when we headed up hill.  The 2 Porta Potties were open and had TP.  We completed a 7.5 mile loop following the Cave Hole, Coyote Creek, Lost Beagle, Harvey Manning, Cougar Pass, Mine Shaft, East Fork, Fred’s Railroad, Quarry and Coal Creek Falls trails.  The fall mushrooms and fungi were still looking great.  There were a few muddy patches on some trails, but for the most part all the trails have cleared drainage side channels.  We passed less than 20 walker / hikers / runners on our entire route. The heavy skies let up when we descended down to Coal Creek Falls just before noon.  That was the perfect opportunity for a short lunch rest break.  Packing up we returned to the TH parking area via the Redtown Creek spur trail and arrived at our vehicles at 1:15.  The temperature was in the mid 40’s the entire day and we were all glad to have on gortex rain gear and gaiters.  Another fantastic day to be out in nature.

Old Man's Trail, Fred's Railroad trail, Coal Creek Falls Trail, and Quarry Trail all had places where there was a tree/trees down across the path. Other than that, they were generally in pretty good condition. It was fairly busy for a Monday afternoon and at least half the people out there didn't have any sort of face covering, not even a buff to pull up when passing on trails that are narrower than 6'.

Parking lot was mostly full at 10:30. We had a good hike in the mist and encountered one blow down.

What began as a ~4 mile hike ended up as a 7.8 mi hike, partially because we couldn't tell what trail we were on, or decided to explore. Given Covid Phase 2, we were looking for an in-town hike that would be in the 5 mi range and with not too much elevation, and would not be busy and allow for physical distancing.  This was the perfect one for a beautiful Monday.

Parking lot at Sky Country TH was half full around 11:30 AM with cloudy skies. We headed out on Clay Pit Road, lost our way a little bit until we found the Klondike trail. It was choose your own adventures, as you connected trails along the way. We found the Anti-Aircraft field but apparently missed the viewpoint at Radar Park for Seattle/Olympics. We found our way to the Million Dollar View, which had some view of Lake Sammamish? but not much beyond, as the marine layer was starting to clear.   It was a pleasant spot to take in lunch. 

We headed down the now-named Harvey Manning Trail to Cougar Pass and the Clay Pit Road. We wandered and found the actual clay pit - it was beautiful area with the ongoing restoration planting. We lingered and soaked in the sunny views of the grasses and Tiger Mountain beyond. As we headed back, we decided to detour to see the waterfalls. 

Loved the day, with the dappled sunshine coming through the forest, variety of wildflowers (and salmonberries!), seeing historical features (anti-aircraft field, clay pit), viewpoints, waterfalls, forests with moss-covered arches, fields of wildflowers, and eventually sky blue skies and sunshine. What else could one ask?

80% of the people were masked and/or stepped aside. Some muddy spots along the way, to be expected after the rain days prior, along with some annoying mosquitoes, but not too bad.

It's amazing that we have this regional park in the midst of all the suburban sprawl. Lots more trails to explore. Great experience for my first visit here, in spite of growing up here. I'll be back!