Equestrian Loop, Summit Trail, South Access Road, Bullitt Fireplace Trail & Phil's Creek — Monday, Dec. 31, 2001

Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain

The hike up the road is quite tedious. The views from Central Peak aren't very good. Headed down the Bullitt Fireplace Trail and turned around at 1680 feet after realising the Green Trails map hadn't been field checked prior to publication. The Valley Connector and West Peak Trails are not as shown on the map (they are probably proposed trails). Will try to intercept them from the May Valley Trail to find the true alignment and condition of these trails (if they exist). Returned via the trails to the east of the South Access Road which were fair alternatives to the road. There are many branches, twigs and logs across the Central Peak and Bullitt Fireplace Trails. The Summit Trail is either new or has received some major reconstruction work recently. There is one large log across the Phils Creek Trail. There are many muddy spots on the Equestrian Loop Trail. Violets were seen. Skies were overcast with rain starting in the afternoon.