Wilderness Peak Loop — Tuesday, Jun. 18, 2002

Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain

This is my favorite Cougar Mtn. trail. Green lush forest with some big trees. Cool on this warm day. Trail was in good condition with some mud. We got our peek-a-boo view of Mt. Rainier, saw a Ground Hog, deer tracks, and shared our skin with mosquitoes at the top (1600 ft.) This was a nice after work escape to a quiet green world away from the city but close in. Only two other cars at the trailhead. 3.8 miles, 1200 ft. rise , trailhead is on hiway 900 about 3 miles south of I-90.