Hiked this trail today with a friend. We started at the Big Tree Ridge TH, hiking up the series of switchbacks up the trail that eventually connected to Red Cedars Trail. The trail flattened up a bit once we reached Surprise Creek and Shangri La Trails. We reached Harvey Manning TH aka Anti Aircraft Peak TH and had a snack at a picnic table. Trail conditions were good and unremarkable. The signage is also clear and well marked at the junctions. Noted that Precipice Bottom Trail is still closed is still closed d/t storm damage to a bridge. We spotted a cool colored banana slug and a snail. Some wild flowers are in bloom. We also ran into a WTA led youth trail crew working on tread on the way back to Big Tree TH and said hi to my fellow trail crew folks. Looking forward to explore more of the Cougar Mt. trail system in the future. Happy trails!
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stever on Big Tree Ridge, Red Cedars, Surprise Creek, Shangri La
Just an FYI-that bridge on Precipice Bottom trail has been closed for over two years. It's closure predates last years windstorm. I was told by someone that the county is responsible for the fix. SR
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stever on May 10, 2025 04:26 PM
Freud Ian Slip on Big Tree Ridge, Red Cedars, Surprise Creek, Shangri La
Thanks for the info. Didnt know that bridge was closed for that long.
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Freud Ian Slip on May 12, 2025 05:24 PM