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Military Road

Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
 47.5355, -122.1287 Map & Directions
Length
1.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
410 feet
Highest Point
1,050 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty
Easy
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  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Fall foliage
  • Rivers

Parking Pass/Entry Fee

None

See colorful wildflowers in the warmer months and changing leaves in the fall on the Military Road Trail. This 0.7 mile section of trail goes from the Red Town Trailhead to the Cougar Mountain Park boundary at Clay Pit Road Continue reading

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Hiking Military Road

See colorful wildflowers in the warmer months and changing leaves in the fall on the Military Road Trail. This 0.7 mile section of trail goes from the Red Town Trailhead to the Cougar Mountain Park boundary at Clay Pit Road. It can be used to reach a variety of other routes like Little Creek Trail, Primrose Overlook and Red Town Creek.

Military Road

Map & Directions

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Co-ordinates: 47.5355, -122.1287 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

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Parking Pass/Entry Fee

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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

For Red Town Trailhead: From I-90, take Exit 13 and drive south on Lakemont Blvd SE for 3.1 miles. Look for the entrance to the Red Town Trailhead on the left side of the road.

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Trailhead

Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain

Military Road (#COUGAR-N2)

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Military Road

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