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Coal Creek Trail — Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025

Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain

The trail was excellent, well maintained. No bush-whacking necessary. Started from and return to Red Town trailhead since Red Cedar is fenced off for sewer repair. Parking was nearly empty at 8:30 am and almost full at noon on Wednesday. Most hiker went east to Cougar Mt, and we saw 8 others in Coal Creek trail. The water level in the creek is low but there is still water coming down North Fork Falls. The historic info is a nice touch and the trail is very well signed. Many maples, red cedars and hemlocks, and the blackberries are ripening. Overall, a great hike so close to the city!

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