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Cougar Mountain Peak – Bench at Wilderness Peak loop from Issaquah

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Cougar Mountain Peak – Bench at Wilderness Peak loop from Issaquah

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Cougar Mountain Peak – Bench at Wilderness Peak loop from Issaquah

05:56

18.9km

720m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Cougar/Squak Corridor

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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4.59 km

Pergola Viewpoint – View of Lake Sammamish and Mount Baker

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful place with a great view at Lake Sammamish and Mount Baker.

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4.98 km

Cougar Mountain Peak

Highlight • Summit

Cougar Mountain is a peak at the eastside of Seattle. The forested heart of the hill was officially preserved by King County in June 1983 as Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park.

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7.13 km

Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park

Highlight • Forest

Cougar Mountain Park spans nearly 3,000 acres, featuring over thirty-five miles of fantastic trails winding through second-growth forests, streams, wetlands, cliffs, and historical mining caves. There are breathtaking views throughout …

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7.46 km

Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park

Nature Reserve

9.07 km

Whittaker Wilderness Peak Trail (upper section)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Wilderness Peak is the highest point in King County's Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park and you will see some wonderful old-growth conifers. This loop hike offers a diversity of steep …

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9.67 km

Bench at Wilderness Peak

Highlight • Summit

The woody Wilderness Peak doesn't offer any views but you will find yourself in the middle of the forest. There is a bench to take a break and enjoy a …

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14.9 km

Bullitt Fireplace Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

As you hike along this trail, you'll be surrounded by a lush forest filled with moss, ferns, and occasional wildflowers during spring and early summer. The trail gradually ascends, providing a moderate uphill challenge for just under two miles.

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18.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

2.09 km

1.48 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.54 km

5.66 km

2.82 km

1.40 km

438 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Friday 29 May

16°C

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61 %

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Cougar Mountain Peak – Bench at Wilderness Peak loop from Issaquah

Pergola Viewpoint – View of Lake Sammamish and Mount Baker

Cougar Mountain Peak

Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park

Whittaker Wilderness Peak Trail (upper section)

Bench at Wilderness Peak

Bullitt Fireplace Trail

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