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.
Trip Report
Cave Hole, Lost Beagle, Cougar Pass, Mine Shaft Trail, East Fork, Fred's Railroad, Quarry, Coal Creek Falls, Red Town Creek, Military Road & Coyote Creek — Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
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Bruce Gaumond on Cave Hole, Lost Beagle, Cougar Pass, Mine Shaft Trail, East Fork, Fred's Railroad, Quarry, Coal Creek Falls, Red Town Creek, Military Road, Coyote Creek
Where's the "Christmas" tree?
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abovealki on Dec 10, 2020 07:41 AM
Outside Nancy on Cave Hole, Lost Beagle, Cougar Pass, Mine Shaft Trail, East Fork, Fred's Railroad, Quarry, Coal Creek Falls, Red Town Creek, Military Road, Coyote Creek
Lost Beagle / Harvey Manning trail
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Outside Nancy on Dec 10, 2020 08:06 AM
Outside Nancy on Cave Hole, Lost Beagle, Cougar Pass, Mine Shaft Trail, East Fork, Fred's Railroad, Quarry, Coal Creek Falls, Red Town Creek, Military Road, Coyote Creek
Lost Beagle / Harvey Manning trail
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Outside Nancy on Dec 10, 2020 08:06 AM