Wilderness Peak Loop — Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021

The fall color in the Issaquah Alps is the best that I've seen in years.  The fall rain and cool temperatures have really made the colors pop. The maple trees higher up on Wilderness peak have lost most of their leaves but the bright yellow leaves on the ground really brighten up the forest. We just got back from a trip to Virginia yesterday, and the fall color here this year is far superior. Images from Shenandoah NP:  https://photos.app.goo.gl/41VZkvG8rrS52UNt6

There is a new trail under construction that bypasses the eroded section of the Wilderness Creek trail that starts 0.7 miles before reaching the peak.  This new trail is almost completed. It is very nicely routed through a pleasant forest. The ends of the new trail are still unfinished so it is a bit hard to find but I think it will be open to the general public soon.

This is a great time of year to do some simple trail maintenance when you hike.  Keeping our trails nice really takes a community effort.  There are lots of downed branches that can be cleared.  Also loose rocks can be kicked off the trail.  Clearing debris from cleared water bars is really helpful for preventing tread erosion.  The more hikers that help, the better for everyone.

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