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Relocating a troublesome section of trail to ensure sustainability for the future. Named for the sound of long-ago steam whistles used by loggers throughout the region, in recent years Poo Poo Point has become a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts and view seekers. On a clear day, you’ll enjoy fantastic views of Lake Sammamish, Squak...

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Putting in the work necessary to re-open this trail connection between downtown Issaquah and Squak Mountain. Connecting people to nature is what the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust is all about, and trails that connect communities to natural open space are vitally important to Greenway communities. The Squak Mountain Access Trail, which connects downtown Issaquah...

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An exciting new option for mountain bikers within the Tiger Mountain trail system. If you have ever explored the three summits of Tiger Mountain State Forest, you know that East Tiger Summit provides a fantastic view of Mount Rainier.  But getting to that majestic vista has always required climbing a steep, unappealing dirt road....

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Camp Brown Day Use Area offers a family-friendly and accessible place to experience the scenic Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley. Located approximately 11 miles down the Middle Fork Road, this gently meandering half-mile loop trail, built following Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, provides scenic views of the congressionally designated Wild and Scenic Middle Fork...

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Looking back on how the Granite Creek trail came to be, starting with a road decommissioning effort Northeast of the ever-popular Mailbox Peak Trail in the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley you’ll find the lesser-known, but equally special, Granite Creek Trail. Passing through a lush forest of second-growth hemlock, alder, Douglas fir, and cedar, you’ll...

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A family-friendly loop trail within the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley. For two decades, the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust and our partners contemplated the emergence of the Oxbow Loop Trail as a special recreation opportunity in the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Valley. During 2018 and 2019, the trail and trailhead became a reality in a cooperative...

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A new trail in the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley that was 15 years in the making. Thanks to a partnership between the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust and the USDA Forest Service Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (USFS), there’s another great trail for hikers to enjoy in the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Valley: Garfield Ledges....

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Looking back on the re-decking of the iconic Middle Fork Gateway Bridge, and how it came to be in the first place. The Gateway Bridge – an iconic bridge over the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River – received a brand new, freshly-milled top-decking surface in April 2019. A necessary improvement made possible entirely through efforts of...

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Did you know that the Greenway Trust helped build the famous Mailbox Peak trail? After three summers of construction work, the new Mailbox Peak trail officially opened to hikers in September 2014. The 4.7-mile trail was designed and constructed with the leadership of the Greenway Trust recreation team. The first two miles were excavated...