Cougar Mountain: Big Tree Ridge Trailhead

Hike into the Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park's northeast corner on the Big Tree Ridge Trail to access a number of loops of varying mileage, elevation gain, and difficulty in the park.

getting there

Take Exit 13 off of I-90 onto Newport Way heading southeast. In ~2.5 miles and just after passing Oakcrest Drive on the  right, turn right into the Big Tree Ridge Trailhead (89 ft).

ON THE TRAIL

 The many interconnected trails in the Cougar Mountain area provide many out-and-back and loop day hikes of varying mileage, elevation gain, and difficulty. Choose your own adventure!

  • Difficulty: *Varies*
Map
  • Green Trails Cougar Mtn No. 203S
  • see Land Manager
Activities

Upcoming Activities

June Hikes: 3.5 to 6 miles, 400 to 1,500 feet gain - Big Tree Ridge

Day Hiking Field trip: GoHike: Beginner Hiking Course
Join us on the lesser-known Big Tree Ridge trail, ascending to the “Million Dollar View”
Difficulty: *Varies*
Tue, Jun 11, 2024
No Prerequisites
6 participants 0 instructors
Registration opens May 3; Instructor registration open now
Foothills Branch
Bonnie R

Day Hike - Cougar Mountain: Big Tree Ridge Trailhead

Day Hiking Trip
After-hours Conditioning Hike at a Moderate Pace
Difficulty: Moderate
Wed, Sep 4, 2024
No Prerequisites
8 participants 1 leader
Registration opens Aug 12
Foothills Branch
Barbara Folmer
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Titles

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  • Big Tree Ridge
  • Cougar Mountain: Big Tree Ridge
  • Cougar Mountain Loop
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