Review Date
November 17, 2007

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 2 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a month

Reviewed by: bmanipis ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
Not a very technical trail. Lot of climbing and long stretches of single track. You can start at the bottom near I-90 or at the top of the Issaquah Plateau. There are some areas that are un-rideable but for the most part it is fast single track. This is a good trail to test your aerobic capacity.

If you like long stretches of single track with some climbing this might be the trail for you. If you like going over trees and rocks this trail will disappoint you.

Recommended Route:
If you start at the bottom, it is actually easier than starting at the top of the Plateau. Lots of climbing which will test you aerobic ability.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Beaver Lake and Tolt

Review Date
June 28, 2006

Overall Rating
 0 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 0 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 0 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a month

Reviewed by: Dave_schuldt ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
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Review Date
December 4, 2005

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Every few months

Visitors rate this review
4.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: SSchlemmer ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
This was once but a small part of a vast network of trails that criss-crossed King county, but have been damaged or isolated by development. This is detailed in the book "Kissing the Trail", By John Zilly (1st edition).

This trail was in great shape last time I rode it, and I suspect that the network is slowly growing new routes to bypass areas affected by the development on the ridge. It is my understanding that the City of Issaquah/BBTC is supporting / sponsoring trailbuilding in this area, and if you're local, consider volunteering.

Recommended Route:
If you like climbing (or descending) there is a great climb up from the old railroad grade on the north side of I-90, East of Issaquack. There are a number of Geocaches up here, if you are so inclined. There is also a high explorability quotient if you want to find alternate access to this trail. This is a multi-user trail, so PLEASE be careful on descents (or blazing climbs) - nothing shuts down trails like pi$$ed-off hikers / equestrians.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Area 34, Tolt, Tokul, Tiger, Ya Know....

Review Date
November 19, 2005

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Every few months

Reviewed by: Dave_schuldt ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
Rode it today, it was awesome!