A great bit of exercise in a refreshing slice of the great outdoors. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. A Discover Pass (fee) is required for parking. very pretty trail, no views visible but solid PNW hike! 705 2nd Ave, Suite 300 VIEWS: Nice views of streams and waterfalls all along the trail. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, nature trips, and horses and is accessible year-round. The uphill sections are not excessively steep and they are followed by flat sections. It was a great adventure! At a switchback, veer off the road onto trail, which you will stay on for a quarter-mile. Drop by to ask about the current floorplan availability. Loved seeing the bridge over Phil’s Creek. Head south on Front Street, which turns into Issaquah-Hobart Road. A very nice trail. Cougar-Squak Corridor is served by the Issaquah Transit Center. Beautiful forest hike We hiked the May Valley Loop trail which is 5.3 miles with moderate elevation gain. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. 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”. Located in Renton's 98059 area, living here offers a variety of nearby attractions. The leasing staff is available to assist you in finding your perfect apartment. Took us about 2 hours the entire May Valley Loop. Route signage is marked as May Valley Loop. It was great. Home Brevets WTS #3 - Bellevue & May Valley Loop: 57mi w/2900' Brevets - Event View. Overview This is a moderate loop trail to Debbie's View in Squak Mountain State Park. TRAIL BUSYNESS: This trail is busy but not crowded. 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. To continue the longer loop, stay straight at this intersection. 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. Stay on this trail, turning either left or right at another T intersection (they reconnect). At a 'T' intersection, turn left and hike another quarter mile to an intersection with the May Valley Loop trail. Multiple authors contributed to this report. 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. Washington Trails Association is 501(c)(3) nonprofit. This first part will be the most crowded part of you hike, with lots of hikers going up to Central peak. Peaceful, green and a great escape. towards the middle part of the hike was a bit overgrown. Snack stop at the Tiger Mountain store, mile 20. The address for the main entrance of the park (where the race starts/finishes) is 21492 SE May Valley Rd., Issaquah, Washington 98027. A half mile beyond that, arrive at a junction. Turn right (west) on to SE May Valley Road. At the summit, hop onto the South Access Road and hike downhill. slightly easy moderate hike. From the trailhead, head up the main road, then turn left onto the May Valley Loop trail, a few hundred feet from the trailhead. Our dog loved it! 203S map. 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. Pleasant trail! A few downed trees and some slightly muddy areas but nothing was too difficult to pass. This 11,250 SF Retail is for sale on LoopNet.com. This trail goes by Squak Mountain West Peak, May Valley Trailhead, May Valley Trailhead Picnic Site, and Park Information. This trail goes by Debbie's View, Squak Mountain West Peak, May Valley Trailhead, May Valley Trailhead Picnic Site, and Park Information. The trailhead parking is on right after around 1.5 miles. If registration is required or recommended, click the 'Preregister' button to start the process. Nice, local hike. 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. ADA amenities/facilities. A trail branches off to the right here, which you can take to shorten this loop. No views on this hike but the beautiful ferns and trees make it a therapeutic and serene journey most of the way. This is the "Event Detail" view, showing all available information for this event. Follow the road uphill a quarter mile and turn right (E) on a newly built portion of the May Valley Loop Trail. DIFFICULTY: Easy This was a great trail for the most part, but the last part of the trail was very overgrown and hard to follow. Start/Finish: Marymoor Park (West Entrance) Redmond/Issaquah/May Valley/Newcastle Loop - 39.6 mi, +1815 ft. Bike ride in Redmond, WA 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) Cedar River Trail and May Valley is a 29.7 mile loop trail located near Renton, Washington that features a river. East Re…, WA. The road and parking is paved. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, nature trips, and horses and is accessible year-round. Pleasant! WEATHER: Sunny and dry. 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. Straight ahead there is also a barricade to stop horses from continuing further up. From I-90, take exit 17. This forested park, a wilderness with glimpses of Issaquah below, has miles of winding trails alongside bubbling creeks and narrow ravines. Stay on this trail as it passes the fireplace, then continues around and up to the summit of Squak Mountain. For the 2019 hiking season, Trailhead Direct is providing transit service from the Seattle area to popular trails in the area. Turn right (east) at the junction with the May Valley Loop Trail [4.4 miles, 1100’]. Our tax identification number is EIN 91-0900134. Lots of puddles but we expected that on a rainy day! Leader's notes We will hike counter-clockwise, first going up the May Valley Loop Trail then Phil's Creek to the Central Summit. This quiet, little-used trail wanders through a lowland forest and up the south side of Squak Mountain along Bullitt Creek. Not a strenuous climb but plenty of hills. This is a moderate loop trail to Bullitt Fireplace in Cougar/Squak Corridor. Another half mile along, stay left and continue to climb. We started really early in the morning of Christmas Eve at 7:30 Am and 7:51 Am today. May Valley offers some fantastic loop trails that can easily be combined. 5 Stars!! The trail was quite fun. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. WTA Pro Tip: The park features a self-guided interpretive walk along the .3-mile Pretzel Tree Trail adjacent to the main trailhead. Drive 4.5 miles, then turn right on S.E. Hike by WTA Community: RODEO RANCH - 16515 MAY VALLEY RD SE, Renton, WA. Trail was in pretty good conditions. This is the trail yo… The trail is well signposted and well maintained. The trail is in good condition and not very crowded. 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. Equestrian Property: Time is ticking on this rare chance to own p A little muddy but nice trail. Virtual Tour of May Valley Trail. Weather was sunny and great. good, constant incline. Both days were great hardly anyone on the trails. GLENDALE, AZ — One person is dead and one other is injured after a wrong-way crash in the West Valley. Love this trail... but I’ve taken a wrong turn every time I’ve hiked it! Our hike added up to six miles total, with 1200 feet feet of elevation gain (but felt longer to me)! 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. Saint Edward State Park - Outer Loop 3.4 mi 5.5 km • 700' Up 213.24 m Up • 700' Down 213.31 m Down. Signage a little confusing so map was handy. Discover Pass needed to park south side of the park o˚ of SE May Valley Road. 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 See if the property is available for sale or lease. Multiple authors contributed to this report. You will wind back up on a trail that connects to the access road. There is a trail to the right that is not marked. Kenmore, WA. 5 miles, steady pace, 1:45 hours. 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. With multi-use trails and a natural area, hikers have plenty to explore in this quiet sanctuary outside of Issaquah. The park is located just south of Issaquah. With excursions to two of my childhood homes. Perfect for a dry summer afternoon. 560 N Alexis Loop Loop is currently listed for $449,000 and was received on January 17, 2021. Seattle, WA 98104. Subscribe to our free email newsletter for hiking events, news, gear reviews and more. 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. 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. You’ll start the loop on the May Valley Trail which heads up towards Central Peak. Contributions to WTA are tax deductible, and we are committed to making the best use of every donation to our mission. It will reconnect with the Squak Mountain service road, which you can follow back to the parking area. View information about 16430 SE May Valley Rd, Renton, WA 98059. Hike for about 1 mile, then arrive at a 4 way intersection. The May Valley area is an important area for non-motorized trail recreation users on the San Jacinto Ranger District. Find properties near 16430 SE May Valley Rd. 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!!! We did this trail in Christmas Eve and today. 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. RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT: Trail runners or hiking boots Also, who is Phil??? In a short distance, the trail crosses a creek, then reaches the wide, gravel-surfaced South Access Road [4.5 miles, 1070’]. Was a nice well developed trail, not too strenuous. Make sure you to check out the current floorplan options. May Valley Road. Restroom; Hiking trail; Use our interactive ADA recreation map to search for other state parks with ADA amenities and facilities.. Picnic & day-use facilities The park offers six unsheltered picnic tables at the trailhead and one at the Bullitt fireplace site. 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 ). The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, nature trips, and horses and is accessible year-round. We found a small kitten up a tree and managed to get it down. All are available on a first-come, first-served basis. http://www.parks.wa.gov/parks/thumbnailAndmaps/8600342.pdf, National Geographic Issaquah Alps Mount Si 824, Buy the Green Trails Cougar Mountain No. 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. people 50/50 on wearing masks and there is not much of the trail that is wide enough for social distancing. The park is located just south of Issaquah. 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. 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! There are several trail loop options on this 2,024-foot-high mountain. I eventually lost the trail and had to find it again and backtrack in order to keep going. Discover Pass is required. You can improve or add to this guidebook entry, Washington Trails Association Discover your new place at May Valley Mobile Park in Renton, WA. The trail is rated as moderate and primarily used for road biking, trail running & walking. Walk around a locked gate and stay on the road all the way back to the trailhead. $10 day pass can be purchased at trailhead. The crash happened along northbound Loop … Continue on this trail, veering left at a T intersection a half mile after you turned off the old road. 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. Exit I-90 at Exit 15 and turning southbound on Issaquah-Renton Road, drive 4 miles, then turn left on the May Valley Road. saw quite a few people but not too bad for a Sunday in November. 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 Was on central peak trail not may valley short trail in the end. 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. 560 N Alexis Loop Loop, Green Valley, AZ 85614 (MLS# 22101372) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 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. Plenty of muddy areas, so wear appropriate shoes. ROAD CONDITIONS: Great. 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. 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. Here, turn right onto the Bullitt Fireplace trail. SAFETY RISKS: N/A View photos, public assessor data, maps and county tax information. Old forest growth, lots of ferns, 950 feet elevation. Wow! 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. May Valley Loop from the state park trailhead, off the May Valley Road. 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. “ A small side loop to extend your hike at Squak Mountain State Park. May Valley Trail Intermediate. 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. Absolutely beautiful hike! Public Comment Period May 23 - June 21 We have a lot of work to do but the process is in motion. 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