Day Hike - Squak Mountain: Bullitt Fireplace Access

I’m in the process of becoming a hike leader and this will be my mentored hike 

We'll move at a light to moderate pace following the Bullitt Fireplace trail with a break at the fireplace.  

Required equipment: the Ten Essentials, including rain gear and extra layers in case the weather changes on us. You may wish to bring snacks or a warm beverage to enjoy. 

Please be prepared for wet and cold weather.  Sturdy waterproof footwear and hiking poles are recommended.  

We go rain, snow or shine.  If there is snow, please pack microspikes or similar traction devices.

Meet at Tibbetts Valley Park and Ride at 8:15 a.m. to consolidate cars and head to the Bullitt Fireplace trail head off Mountainside Drive, aiming to be on the trail no later than 8:30 a.m.

The trailhead is at the hairpin turn on mountainside drive.  Parking is available on both sides of the road.  No pass required.  

Driving Directions to the trailhead:

From I-90 (Exit 17) in Issaquah, head south on Front Street through the picturesque old part of town. At the traffic light at Sunset Way, turn right. In 0.2 miles cross SE Newport Way, then bear left onto Mountain Park Blvd SW. This street changes direction abruptly several times. In about 0.7 miles bear left onto Mountainside Dr SW. In about 0.3 miles, where the street makes a very sharp turn to the left, pull into the small parking area on the right. There is room for about six cars at the trailhead, and additional parking is available  along both shoulders of Mountainside Drive.