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Margaret's Way and Debbie's View — Monday, Sep. 1, 2025

Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain

The Margaret's Way / Debbie's View trails are in great condition from beginning to end. All the downed trees from the November 2024 bomb cyclone are cleared. Thanks WTA volunteers!

To my delight, Douglas squirrels were out in full force today. In a number of spots along the trail, dozens of fresh green Douglas-fir cones lay scattered -- snipped off and dropped by Douglas squirrels darting overhead.

Most of the squirrels greeted me with their usual "Intruder!" warning chatter as I passed, but a few seem unfazed, continuing to gnaw on cones like corn on the cob. 

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