Trip Report
Nike Horse Trail, Cave Hole, By Pass Trail, Klondike Swamp, Cougar Pass, Mine Shaft Trail & Fred's Railroad — Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016
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
My spouse and I went on this 4 mile journey in 88 degree weather, but we came prepared with water and had a great time. The trees provided plenty of shade from the blazing sun, and we only saw two other people along our way. We parked at Sky Country trailhead and almost had the whole lot to ourselves. Plenty to see on the trails, and the mine shaft looked awesome. We saw a couple frogs and rabbits, and heard birds. But it was mostly peaceful, if not eerily quiet. Beautiful hike!
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