Day Hike - Cougar Mountain: Big Tree Ridge Trailhead

Trip

Day Hike - Cougar Mountain: Big Tree Ridge Trailhead

Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers 7 to 10 days prior to the hike date.

  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 7.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft
  • Pace: 1.8 to 2.2mph

***Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers 7 to 10 days prior to the hike date.*** 

Join me in exploring the northeast corner of Cougar Mountain. We will meet at the Big Tree Ridge trailhead ready to hike by 8 am. This trailhead is on Newport Way just west of Issaquah. We will proceed up the trail to the Surprise Creek trail to the Harvey Manning trailhead, circle around the summit of Cougar Mountain, take the Coyote Creek trail around Klondike Marsh, and then head back to our start via the Clay Pit Road, Tibbett's Marsh, and Shangri La Trails.

Meet at the Big Tree Ridge TH off Newport Way in Issaquah, ready to hike by 8 am. No Parking Pass required. 

Route/Place

Cougar Mountain: Big Tree Ridge Trailhead


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

10 Essentials  ***PLUS MICROSPIKES*** 

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