Old Griz, South Access Road, Phil's Creek, Equestrian Loop & Squak Mountain Access Trail — Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002

Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain

The purpose of this trip was to survey the remaining trails in the southeast corner of the park. Here is the order: South Access Road #S1, Equestrian Loop (upper access) #S4, Phils Creek #S3, No-Name, South Access Road #S1, Old Griz #C4, Phils Creek #S3, Equestrian Loop (through lower access) #S4, South Access Road #S1 Phils Creek Trail has a few logs obstructing and some muddy and brushy areas between Equestrian Loop and No-Name Trails. The No-Name Trail has some very brushy spots. There are many logs across the Old Griz Trail. Phils Creek is in mostly good condition north of the No-Name Trail. The Equestrian Loop has some very muddy spots. There is a light dusting of snow above 1500 feet. Skies were overcast yielding to scattered clouds. Temperatures were cool to warm depending on location and time.