Coal Creek Falls — Wednesday, Mar. 17, 1999

Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain

Probably the most challenging of the Cougar Mountain Trailheads, the Wilderness Creek Trailhead offers secluded hiking only 5 minutes out of Issaquah. Take SR 900 south from I-90. The trailhead is on your right, about 5-7 miles from Newport Wy NW. Maps are usually available at the trailhead. The trailhead begins with a large elevation gain that puts you on top of Cougar with many options on where to branch out from. I went to the Coal Creek Falls. Right now the trail suffers from a lack of maintenance, winter blow down, mud, and water are your enemies here. Nothing that couldn't be hopped or walked through though. Trail is normally well kept. The Coal Creek Falls area has a newly constructed foot bridge, and is a great destination for a somewhat secluded lunch on Cougar Mountain. Other trail heads on Cougar offer for days of endless exploring and hiking. See you on the trail. EJS.