A perfect string of nearby trails for a hike with friends. We had a 3 and 5 year old with us, and probably managed about 4+ miles, with the 3 year old making it about 3 unassisted. Trillium in bloom, as are the salmonberry shrubs. Heard a barred owl and saw a frog (toad?).
Plenty of folks out but there were only about 6 cars at the trailhead and everyone was kind, with well-behaved and mostly leashed dogs.
Trail was in exceptional condition (signs of recent tread work).
Trip Report
Far Country, Indian Trail & Licorice Fern Trail — Saturday, Apr. 26, 2025
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
Type of Hike
Day hikeTrail Conditions
Trail in good conditionRoad
Road suitable for all vehiclesBugs
Bugs were not too badSnow
Snow free
Comments
tiffanyc on Far Country, Indian Trail, Licorice Fern Trail
Looks like you had beautiful weather!
Posted by:
tiffanyc on Apr 28, 2025 12:27 PM
Loren Drummond on Far Country, Indian Trail, Licorice Fern Trail
It was! Started off cool and sunshine by the end. I forgot the sunscreen for the kid (whoops!)
Posted by:
Loren Drummond on Apr 28, 2025 12:29 PM
Joseph Gonzalez on Far Country, Indian Trail, Licorice Fern Trail
Sweet amphibian friend. #FrogForce
Posted by:
Joseph Gonzalez on Apr 29, 2025 08:35 AM