Long View Peak Trail

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Difficulty: Easy
Length: 0.3 miles / 0.5 km
Duration: 1 hour or less

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Overview: The Long View Peak Trail is a short trail that begins at the peak of the Wilderness Creek Trail. It is a very short trail that will lead you towards the Doughty Falls found a short distance away on the Deceiver Trail.

Most of the elevation gain is behind you now. There is little elevation gain or loss on this trail despite the fact that you will be hiking over a peak. Once at the top of the peak you will find a horse hitch, if you rode up, and will be surrounded by large Douglas fir trees. There is not much of a view, contrary to the name of the peak, but there are a few breaks in the foliage where you can see the vast forest of the western portion of Cougar Mountain.

I would suggest continuing on if you have made it this far to catch a glimpse of Doughty Falls. If you are looking for a full days hike, it is possible to hike down Deceiver Trail then onto Shy Bear Pass to make a large loop and see some great sites.

Tips: How to get here:

From I-90, take exit 15 and head south on Highway 900 for 3.3 miles. The trailhead marker will be on your right, see guide photo, there will be an asphalt driveway leading uphill and to the right. The parking area will hold about 15 cars but rarely is full. There is an additional parking area 100 meters east, it is a small dirt pullout that can fit 2-3 cars and gives you direct access to the trail.

Connecting Trails:

Deceiver Trail
Wilderness Creek Trail

Park Hours:

8:00AM - Dusk open year around

Amenities:
-A single portable restroom is located at the paved parking area.
-No water sources are available.
-Supplies can be picked up in Issaquah off of I-90.

Points of Interest

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Trailhead from Wilderness Creek

This is the trailhead to the Long View Peak Trail. You can reach this point by hiking up the Wilderness Creek Trail and heading slightly north. This is where many trails meet so make sure you are heading east from the southernmost trailhead. If you see a sign post for Shy Bear Pass you have gone too far.

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Ring Road Junction

Here is the junction with the Ring Road Trail. From this point you can continue south on the Ring Road Trail to leave the park or continue on the Long View Peak Trail. In just a few meters you will arrive to the peak where you will see a horse hitching post.

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Deceiver Trail

This trail will connect to the Deceiver Trail. Continue on the trail to see the small waterfall up ahead.

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Long View Peak

This is the second highest peak in the Cougar Mountain Park. There are no views to be seen atop the peak as it is surrounded in tall Douglas fir trees.

If you rode your horses up to the peak, you can find a hitching post at the top. If you hike a short distance there are a few breaks in the trees but there is little to see from this vantage point.