CHS 2 Hike

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 2 Hike - May Valley Loop

A loop hike starting from the May Valley trailhead at the south end of Squak Mountain State Park. CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph)

  • Moderate/Strenuous
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 7.1 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,900 ft
  • Pace: 2.0-2.5 mph

Meeting time and place will be sent in a "Hello Hiker" email a few days prior to the hike.

Directions to the trailhead

The park is located just south of Issaquah. Exit I-90 at Exit 15 and turn southbound on Issaquah-Renton Road, drive 4 miles, then turn left on the May Valley Road.  Drive 2.5 miles to the Squak Mountain State Park parking lot (21500 May Valley Road) on the left.

There is a pit-style toilet in the parking lot. A Discover pass is required to park at the trailhead. 

We will hike the May Valley Loop in a clockwise direction, hiking on several different trails.  May Valley Loop trail – Perimeter Loop trail (with a short stop at Debbie's View) – Chybinski Loop trail – Bullitt Fireplace trail (with a short planned break at the fireplace) – Summit trail – Phil’s Creek trail – Equestrian trail and finish up back on the May Valley Loop trail. 

Route/Place

Squak Mountain: May Valley Access


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Ten Essential Systems

  1. Navigation (map & compass)
  2. Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen)
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
  5. First-aid supplies
  6. Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
  7. Repair kit and tools
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)
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