Cougar Pass, Tibbett's Marsh, Fred's Railroad & Anti-Aircraft Peak Loop — Friday, Aug. 17, 2001

Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain

Only had time for a short hike on Saturday so we headed toward Cougar Mountain. Started at the Anti-Aircraft Peak trailhead. Did a loop starting with the Tibetts Marsh trail which leads to the Clay Pit which appears to be still in operation. Found the Mine Shaft trail and went to the old shaft in the ground which looks foreboding. Took the East Fork trail and then Fred's Railroad trail. Next was Cougar Pass trail and then Anti-Aircraft Ridge back to the trailhead. Trails were in great shape, well maintained and the signs were excellent. Only significant event occcured when I was startled (scared sh--less, really) by two dogs who ran up at full speed behind me. I turned and yelled thinking a cougar was going to be behind me. I raised my arms and yelled. My wife screamed as well. The dogs looked at me like I was crazy and turned and ran away. The adrenalin sure was pumping. I'm a dog person but the park rules state that dogs are to be leashed. People, please control your animals especially if you choose to not follow the rules.