Squak Mountain: Bullitt Fireplace Access

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Day Hike - Squak Mountain: Bullitt Fireplace Access

Nice hike in Squak Mountain State Park to the site of a former cabin in the forest

  • Easy/Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,000 ft

We will plan to hike to the  Bullitt Fireplace then make a loop along the Central Peak trail, Old Griz trail and Eastside trail to make a nice day hike

Plan to have lunch along the way

Meet at the trailhead at Mountainside Drive in Issaquah at 9am.

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.

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Squak Mountain: Bullitt Fireplace Access


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  1. Navigation
  2. Sun protection
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination
  5. First aid supplies
  6. Fire
  7. Repair kit and tools, including knife
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter
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