Trip

Day Hike - May Valley Loop (Squak Mountain)

Observe winter solstice with visit to the 3 peaks of Squak Mountain. The name "Squak" comes from the Southern Lushootseed placename /sqʷásxʷ/. BEFORE REGISTERING PLS READ LEADERS NOTES

Thu, Dec 21, 2023
Committee: Foothills Hiking Committee
Activity Type: Day Hiking
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Leader Rating: Moderate
Mileage: 9.3 mi
Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft
High Point Elevation: 1,970 ft
Pace: 2mph (average moving pace)

Availability: 3 (6 capacity)
Registration Open: Sun, Dec 10, 2023 at 11:00 AM
Registration Closed: Sun, Dec 17, 2023 at 5:00 PM
Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Leader's notes

Your Mountaineers activities in the last 2 months must show similar distance, elevation gain and pace. Without these, you will be moved off the roster. This is for the safety of the group. Hours of daylight are short, we will need to move along the trails confidently and safely in order to be back to our vehicles with a comfortable margin before losing daylight.
There are some steep, slippery sections of trail due to mud, leaves and, possibly, frost/snow. The little-used trail to the Southeast peak will likely be muddy, brushy and wet. REQUIRED: bring microspikes & hiking poles
Hike will be canceled or rescheduled if there are hazardous trail, weather or road conditions, or heavy rainfall/snowfall.

Meeting place and time

Ready to hike 8:00am. May Valley Loop Trailhead 13201 Squak Mountain Rd SE · Issaquah
Weather - from Mountain-Forecast.com
Plan to hike in rain or snow, but not if any conditions are hazardous
Route - will be sent to participants in Hello Hiker message

Route/Place