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Bear Ridge

Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
47.5269, -122.0641 Map & Directions
Length
3.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,056 feet
Highest Point
991 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty
Moderate
  • Mountain views
  • Dogs allowed on leash

Parking Pass/Entry Fee

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Hike this little-used trail on the east side of Cougar Mountain past an enormous glacial boulder left over from the last ice age. Continue reading

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Hiking Bear Ridge

Hike this little-used trail on the east side of Cougar Mountain past an enormous glacial boulder left over from the last ice age. Join up with West Tibbets Creek trail, Shangri La, or Suprise Creek to create long, rambling loops in the area.

Bear Ridge

Map & Directions

Trailhead
Co-ordinates: 47.5269, -122.0641 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

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Parking Pass/Entry Fee

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WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.

Getting There

From I-90: Take exit 15 towards WA 900W/Renton and turn left onto 17th Ave NW. Continue onto Renton Road for a half a mile and at a bend to the left, becomes 17th Ave NW. Continue on Renton Issaquah Road SE and look for the trailhead to your right.

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Trailhead

Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain

King County Parks

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National Geographic Issaquah Alps Mount Si 824

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