Wilderness Peak Loop, Deceiver & Shy Bear — Friday, Oct. 26, 2007

Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain

I was introduced to a for me new hiking guide : John Zilly's Beyond Mount Si. The best hikes within 85 miles of Seattle.Looked really interesting and wanted to find out how accurate it was.Picked the 2 first hikes in the guide for this sunny Saturday.Close by Cougar Mnt was the choice.Both hikes was loop hikes.First hike started from Hw 900 Wilderness Creek TH,Hike followed Wilderness Creek Deceiver Shy Bear, Wilderness Peak, Wilderness Cliffs trails.Trail condion :Excellent.No views7 miles exploring included. Met 3 hikers, 8 runners and 3 dogs ,no leaches. These trails must be heaven for runners. Total elevation 1800 feet.Book evaluation, see next hike.