Coal Creek Falls, Red Town Creek, Indian Trail, Cave Hole & Red Town Meadow & Trails — Wednesday, May. 27, 2009

Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain

The weather was perfect for our hike up Cougar Mountain. We started out on the Red Town Trail and in no time found ourselves at the Meadow Restoration Trail. We looked around but didn't go on it as we had our dog with us and the signed asked to keep pets out. Just around the bend was the start of the Indian Trail. Many thanks to any volunteers that may have helped in this area. There were very well built turnpikes that looked recently installed. They are doing their job well, aside from the occasional pile of horse manure. We came up on the Quarry Trail next and decided to take it since we wanted to get a look at the falls. The switchbacks aren't to steep at all. There was only one noticeable problem where it looks like some of the outside edge of the trail got washed out a bit. Once up the switchbacks there is a large mud hole to avoid but there is a way around it worn in from use already. We then took the Coal Creek Falls Trail to get our view and start back to the parking lot. The falls didn't have to much water going over them but you can hear it as you approach. We passed a few others on their way to the falls all of which seamed to be enjoying the hike. Great time of the year with the weather like it is for a easy hike like this. Also with so many trails all over the mountain you can choose how long/challenging of a hike/jog you want.