Trail was in pretty good conditions. Make sure that when you get to a fork, look at the Alltrails map to decide - the signs can be misleading ( one took me into some sort of briar-patch trail ). Cougar, Squak and Tiger Mountains, also known as “the Issaquah Alps”, rise above Lake Sammamish and together provide more than 15,000 acres of connected public forest lands. south side of the park o˚ of SE May Valley Road. Perfect for a dry summer afternoon. This 11,250 SF Retail is for sale on LoopNet.com. For the 2019 hiking season, Trailhead Direct is providing transit service from the Seattle area to popular trails in the area. RECOMMENDED ROUTE Discovery Park and Lighthouse Loop 4.0 mi 6.5 km • 406' Up 123.68 m Up • 405' Down 123.39 m Down. With multi-use trails and a natural area, hikers have plenty to explore in this quiet sanctuary outside of Issaquah. Cougar-Squak Corridor is served by the Issaquah Transit Center. Find properties near 16430 SE May Valley Rd. 560 N Alexis Loop Loop, Green Valley, AZ 85614 (MLS# 22101372) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. Signage a little confusing so map was handy. From I-90, take exit 17. This trail goes by Debbie's View, Squak Mountain West Peak, May Valley Trailhead, May Valley Trailhead Picnic Site, and Park Information. Hike for about 1 mile, then arrive at a 4 way intersection. Beautiful forest hike We hiked the May Valley Loop trail which is 5.3 miles with moderate elevation gain. For those visiting for the first time, or those looking for a new way to experience this side of the mountain, try the May Valley Loop, which climbs through the lush forest on the south side of the mountain to Central Peak, then back down to the Squak Mountain State Park trailhead. Walk around a locked gate and stay on the road all the way back to the trailhead. Discover Pass needed to park This is a loop from Mercer Island to SE Renton around the So end of Lake Wa. Discover your new place at May Valley Mobile Park in Renton, WA. The road and parking is paved. May Valley Trail Intermediate. good, constant incline. Also, who is Phil??? Hike by WTA Community: This was a great trail for the most part, but the last part of the trail was very overgrown and hard to follow. Multiple authors contributed to this report. Best to keep your GPS out when you get to the signage! Straight ahead there is also a barricade to stop horses from continuing further up. Head south on Front Street, which turns into Issaquah-Hobart Road. very pretty trail, no views visible but solid PNW hike! Follow the road uphill a quarter mile and turn right (E) on a newly built portion of the May Valley Loop Trail. This is a moderate loop trail to Bullitt Fireplace in Cougar/Squak Corridor. 560 N Alexis Loop Loop is currently listed for $449,000 and was received on January 17, 2021. Exit I-90 at Exit 15 and turning southbound on Issaquah-Renton Road, drive 4 miles, then turn left on the May Valley Road. The uphill sections are not excessively steep and they are followed by flat sections. The route meanders through Newport Hills and May Valley to the Issaquah Hobart road, then returns via the Cedar River Trail and up the West side of Lake Washington back to I-90. It was a great adventure! Absolutely beautiful hike! May Valley offers some fantastic loop trails that can easily be combined. Pleasant! Cedar River Trail and May Valley is a 29.7 mile loop trail located near Renton, Washington that features a river. The park is located just south of Issaquah. Another half mile along, stay left and continue to climb. Exit I-90 at Exit 15 and turning (right or left) southbound on Issaquah-Renton Road, driving 4 miles, then turning left on the May Valley Road and then driving 3 more miles to the Squak Mountain State Park parking lot (21500 May Valley Road) on the left. It was great. Nice, local hike. Route signage is marked as May Valley Loop. There is a trail to the right that is not marked. Old forest growth, lots of ferns, 950 feet elevation. RECOMMENDED ROUTE Spring Lake/Lake Desire Loop 3.3 mi 5.3 km • 726' Up 221.34 m Up • 703' Down 214.15 m Down. Both days were great hardly anyone on the trails. 5 Stars!! Our hike added up to six miles total, with 1200 feet feet of elevation gain (but felt longer to me)! In a short distance, the trail crosses a creek, then reaches the wide, gravel-surfaced South Access Road [4.5 miles, 1070’]. Snack stop at the Tiger Mountain store, mile 20. towards the middle part of the hike was a bit overgrown. This forested park, a wilderness with glimpses of Issaquah below, has miles of winding trails alongside bubbling creeks and narrow ravines. There are several trail loop options on this 2,024-foot-high mountain. “ A small side loop to extend your hike at Squak Mountain State Park. Wow! Drive 4.5 miles, then turn right on S.E. We will then stop at the Bullitt Fireplace, go up and over the West Peak to Debbie's View for a nice view of Rainier, then down the Perimeter and Bullitt Gorge Trails to complete the loop. Took us about 2 hours the entire May Valley Loop. VIEWS: Nice views of streams and waterfalls all along the trail. Southeast May Valley Road Mountainside Drive SW 900 0 0.5 1 Miles Squak Mountain Loop SW 21500 SE May Valley Road, Issaquah, WA, 98027 • Information Center (360) 902-8844 Hiking Picnic area ADA accessible horse ramp Equestrian trail Restroom Park boundary (Revised 04-25-17) Welcome. At the summit, hop onto the South Access Road and hike downhill. 203S map. Washington Trails Association is 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The trail is in good condition and not very crowded. See if the property is available for sale or lease. SAFETY RISKS: N/A WEATHER: Sunny and dry. A few downed trees and some slightly muddy areas but nothing was too difficult to pass. 4.4 (5) ... Wilderness Peak Loop 3.7 mi 6.0 km • 1,243' Up 378.92 m Up • 1,243' Down 378.87 m Down. A trail branches off to the right here, which you can take to shorten this loop. Public Comment Period May 23 - June 21 We have a lot of work to do but the process is in motion. May Valley Short Loop is a 4.4 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Issaquah, Washington that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. DIFFICULTY: Easy We found a small kitten up a tree and managed to get it down. The trail is perfect for young kids, illustrating the importance of the creatures living in an ecosystem through Field Mouse's adventure on his search for the Pretzel Tree. We'll continue across the valley to the Issaquah-Hobart road and ride north into Issaquah and our second rest stop at Tibbetts Valley Park. Virtual Tour of May Valley Trail. You’ll start the loop on the May Valley Trail which heads up towards Central Peak. RODEO RANCH - 16515 MAY VALLEY RD SE, Renton, WA. Home Brevets WTS #3 - Bellevue & May Valley Loop: 57mi w/2900' Brevets - Event View. A great bit of exercise in a refreshing slice of the great outdoors. Kenmore, WA. Lots of puddles but we expected that on a rainy day! 25 May 2019 Victoria–Port Townsend Tour: 22 May 2019 Lake WA Loop: 18 May 2019 Kingston-Indianola-Hansville Loop: 04 May 2019 Preston North Bend Rattlesnake Lake on Snoqualmie Valley Trail Loop: 27 Apr 2019 Renton Red House to Green River Gorge Loop Our tax identification number is EIN 91-0900134. people 50/50 on wearing masks and there is not much of the trail that is wide enough for social distancing. I eventually lost the trail and had to find it again and backtrack in order to keep going. View photos, public assessor data, maps and county tax information. Continue on this trail, veering left at a T intersection a half mile after you turned off the old road. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, nature trips, and horses and is accessible year-round. Was a nice well developed trail, not too strenuous. May Valley contains approximately 50 miles of both unauthorized non-system and authorized National Forest System (forest system) roads and trails1 that are popular with mountain bikers, equestrians, and hikers. May Valley Short Loop is a 7.1 kilometer moderately trafficked loop trail located near Issaquah, Washington that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. Contributions to WTA are tax deductible, and we are committed to making the best use of every donation to our mission. Squak Mountain Road Southeast to May Valley Loop Trail is a 6.6 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Issaquah, Washington that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. Was on central peak trail not may valley short trail in the end. Equestrian Property: Time is ticking on this rare chance to own p Sunday Oct 4 - May Valley Loop Trail to Bullitt Fireplace on Squak Mountain (6.6 miles, 1684 ft elevation gain) Friday Oct 16 - Boulder Garden Loops - starts at Little Si (6 miles, about 1000 ft elevation gain) Sunday Nov 1 - Margaret's Way + Debbie's Lookout (7 miles round trip - 1500 ft elevation gain) Overview This is a moderate loop trail to Debbie's View in Squak Mountain State Park. Turn right (west) on to SE May Valley Road. The park is located just south of Issaquah. The trail was quite fun. Weather was sunny and great. East Re…, WA. 5 miles, steady pace, 1:45 hours. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The trail is rated as moderate and primarily used for road biking, trail running & walking. At a switchback, veer off the road onto trail, which you will stay on for a quarter-mile. To get the most out of these trails you will really need a local to show you, or some local advice on which trails to take and HOW to ride them, for example the Lower South Ridge must be done counter clock, giving you an excellent downhill experience, rather than a hike up. This trail goes by Squak Mountain West Peak, May Valley Trailhead, May Valley Trailhead Picnic Site, and Park Information. slightly easy moderate hike. 705 2nd Ave, Suite 300 RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT: Trail runners or hiking boots Drive 2.5 miles to the Squak Mountain State Park parking lot (21500 May Valley Road) on the left.Another alternative for those coming from Issaquah and east: Go south on Front Street through downtown Issaquah (changes to Issaquah-Hobart Road) for about five miles. Loved seeing the bridge over Phil’s Creek. May Valley Loop from the state park trailhead, off the May Valley Road. Going counterclockwise, when you reach the final left turn, I would recommend taking the south access road instead back down to the parking lot if you don't want to bushwack through ferns and spider webs! To continue the longer loop, stay straight at this intersection. Multiple authors contributed to this report. Located in Renton's 98059 area, living here offers a variety of nearby attractions. Make sure you to check out the current floorplan options. http://www.parks.wa.gov/parks/thumbnailAndmaps/8600342.pdf, National Geographic Issaquah Alps Mount Si 824, Buy the Green Trails Cougar Mountain No. Love this trail... but I’ve taken a wrong turn every time I’ve hiked it! TRAIL BUSYNESS: This trail is busy but not crowded. You can improve or add to this guidebook entry, Washington Trails Association Start/Finish: Marymoor Park (West Entrance) Redmond/Issaquah/May Valley/Newcastle Loop - 39.6 mi, +1815 ft. Bike ride in Redmond, WA A very nice trail. View information about 16430 SE May Valley Rd, Renton, WA 98059. This ride will start at the Eastgate Park and Ride then head south to the May Valley Road and our first rest stop at Lake Boren Park. WTA Pro Tip: The park features a self-guided interpretive walk along the .3-mile Pretzel Tree Trail adjacent to the main trailhead. Plenty of muddy areas, so wear appropriate shoes. The trailhead parking is on right after around 1.5 miles. May Valley Road. If registration is required or recommended, click the 'Preregister' button to start the process. Pleasant trail! This is the trail yo… GLENDALE, AZ — One person is dead and one other is injured after a wrong-way crash in the West Valley. Seattle, WA 98104. Rushing creeks, views through the trees of Mt Rainier, a spindle bridge, gentle climb and descent that did not hurt my knees, lush ferns... My first time and I will definitely be back!!! May Valley Loop Located just outside of Issaquah in the Issaquah Alps, May Valley Loop Trail offers hikers gorgeous views of the city’s downtown. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, nature trips, and horses and is accessible year-round. ADA amenities/facilities. This is the "Event Detail" view, showing all available information for this event. At a 'T' intersection, turn left and hike another quarter mile to an intersection with the May Valley Loop trail. After the first couple of miles, you’ll see a sign that says “May Valley Loop” behind you (the way you came from) and a sign pointing ahead saying “Bullit Creek Trail” and “Central Peak”. No views on this hike but the beautiful ferns and trees make it a therapeutic and serene journey most of the way. $10 day pass can be purchased at trailhead. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Saint Edward State Park - Outer Loop 3.4 mi 5.5 km • 700' Up 213.24 m Up • 700' Down 213.31 m Down. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, nature trips, and horses and is accessible year-round. Here, turn right onto the Bullitt Fireplace trail. Peaceful, green and a great escape. This quiet, little-used trail wanders through a lowland forest and up the south side of Squak Mountain along Bullitt Creek. For those visiting for the first time, or those looking for a new way to experience this side of the mountain, try the May Valley Loop, which climbs through the lush forest on the south side of the mountain to Central Peak, then back down to the Squak Mountain State Park trailhead. A Discover Pass (fee) is required for parking. A little muddy but nice trail. We did this trail in Christmas Eve and today. ROAD CONDITIONS: Great. The trail is well signposted and well maintained. Stay on this trail, turning either left or right at another T intersection (they reconnect). Our dog loved it! A half mile beyond that, arrive at a junction. saw quite a few people but not too bad for a Sunday in November. All are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Newport Hills May Valley Road Issaquah Hobart Road Cedar River Trail Renton highlands Coal creek parkway - 27.4 mi, +1462 ft. Bike ride in Bellevue, WA With excursions to two of my childhood homes. Subscribe to our free email newsletter for hiking events, news, gear reviews and more. Turn right (east) at the junction with the May Valley Loop Trail [4.4 miles, 1100’]. WOULD I RECOMMEND THIS TRAIL: Yes, Bit muddy, not bad. May Valley Trails Project History: The Mountain Fire July 15 - 30 The Mountain Fire has burned about 90% of the May Valley Trails and the May Valley Trails Project has been put on hold. Stay on this trail as it passes the fireplace, then continues around and up to the summit of Squak Mountain. Drop by to ask about the current floorplan availability. This first part will be the most crowded part of you hike, with lots of hikers going up to Central peak. Discover Pass is required. From the trailhead, head up the main road, then turn left onto the May Valley Loop trail, a few hundred feet from the trailhead. We started really early in the morning of Christmas Eve at 7:30 Am and 7:51 Am today. The leasing staff is available to assist you in finding your perfect apartment. Leader's notes We will hike counter-clockwise, first going up the May Valley Loop Trail then Phil's Creek to the Central Summit. At the top of the mountain, join the network of trails that lead to a beautiful view of Mount Rainier and the historical remnant of the Bullitt family home. The May Valley area is an important area for non-motorized trail recreation users on the San Jacinto Ranger District. 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