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Whittaker Wilderness Peak, Wilderness Peak Loop — Sunday, Mar. 12, 2023

Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain

Getting there & trialhead

First and foremost: do not rely on GPS. Read WTA instructions and follow them. GPS will bring you to a private driveway, and a “no trail access sign” hints owners are not very happy about someone being yet another lost hiker.

The trailhead parks 13 cars in stalls plus maybe a couple more outside them if you’re courteous enough. There is a portable toilet at the trailhead.

Hike

Hiked Whittaker trail up and Gombu trail down, clocking in 4 mi in 1.5 hrs. Surprisingly steep. Soft in places, but no real mud. No snow besides a couple sad trailside patches at the top. No real views, but a great workout - the trail system seems to be popular with mountain runners. 

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