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Urban nature hike to an excellent viewpoint


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7.1

Miles

11.4

KM

81%

Runnable

1,771' 540 m

High

383' 117 m

Low

1,662' 507 m

Up

1,662' 507 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

24%

Max Grade (13°)

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · Views · Wildflowers

Overview

This is a cool trail out of Issaquah that grants you a healthy dose of nature as well as a workout. It ascends Squak Mountain through thick forest on a well-trodden trail, and culminates at a clearing with a perfect view of Mount Rainier if the day is clear.

Description

Margaret's Way trail makes a meandering ascent on wide trail at first, then narrows and steepens as it gets higher on the mountain. Eventually, the twists turn into switchbacks, but this means you're nearing the top. Connect briefly with Chybinski Loop, taking a right turn and then another right turn for Perimeter Loop Trail. A short distance here will bring you to Debbies View Trail and finally to the overlook.

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Dense forest is the name of the game on Margaret's Way.
Jun 27, 2016 near East Re…, WA
A sample of the well-built Margaret's Way Trail.
Jun 27, 2016 near East Re…, WA
Back to the birch wood.
Apr 12, 2019 near East Re…, WA
One of the only viewpoints off of Margaret's Way.
Jun 27, 2016 near East Re…, WA
Colorful flora a little bit in advance of Autumn.
Aug 4, 2018 near East Re…, WA
Mount Rainier on the one clear day this Winter
Mar 1, 2020 near Issaquah, WA

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