Indian Trail — Saturday, Mar. 23, 2002

Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain

I wanted to hike the Licorice Fern trail doing a loop from Red Town trail head. The day started by hiking to the Red Town dam site, and then via the Cave Hole trail to Coal Creek Falls, from the falls to the end of the new Licorice Fern trail and then a return via the Wildside trail (total distance of about 9 miles). All of the trails were in good shape particularly the Licorice Fern trail which was nearly mud free. The falls (Coal Creek and a second one on the Indian Trail) are exciting to see, with lots of water coming down. This is a great get in shape hike with limited up and down and quiet walking as there are still not many people using the new Licorice Fern trail. I would like to give a tip of the hat to the property owners who provided the land for the newest trail in Cougar Mt. County Park. Thanks for your generosity.