CHS 2 Hike - Cougar Mountain Loop

We will begin our hike at Red Town Trailhead and wind our way on the northern side of Cougar Mountain to Sky Country Trailhead and then make our way to Harvey Manning Trailhead.  We will stop at the “Million Dollar” viewpoint for a snack break before making our way to Coal Creek Falls and our starting point at Red Town Trailhead.  

• Sturdy waterproof footwear and trekking poles are recommended and encouraged! 
• Porta-potties are available at all three trailheads!
• Please bring small, energizing snacks that are easily consumed during our short 5-minute breaks or that you can eat on the go! A treat will be provided during our bunch break; a well-deserved energizing GF treat as we relax at the Million Dollar View!  
• Please be prepared for off-trail travel as we may need to navigate around fallen trees  or other obstacles. Also, be prepared to climb over or under  trees that are blocking the trail. SAFETY will always be our priority. 

My co-leader, Phoebe, and I are looking forward to sharing this 8-mile loop hike with you. More details about this hike will be provided in the “Hello Hiker” email.

Location: Red Town Trailhead (Lakemont Blvd. SE/Newcastle Coal Creek Rd.)

Meeting Time:  7:45am   Boots on the Trail:  8:00am

 Route:  https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/three-trailheads-one-waterfall-b618c32?u=i

 Directions:  From I-90: Take Exit 13 and drive south on Lakemont Boulevard SE for 3.1 miles. Look for the entrance to the Red Town Trailhead on the left side of the road.

 From I-405: Take Exit 10 and follow Coal Creek Parkway SE 2.4 miles to the shopping center. Turn left at the light onto SE 72^nd Place and then left again at Newcastle Golf Club Road. Follow that for 1.9 miles. The entrance to the Red Town Trailhead is on the right side of the road just after the big bend.

 Permits:  None

 Facilities: Porta-potty at all three trailheads! 

 Weather: Please check the local weather the night before and the morning of the hike at NWS   for Cougar Mountain.   If the trail conditions and or the weather is unfavorable, the hike will be canceled or rescheduled for a different location.