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Peak · Issaquah Alps

Squak Mountain Central Peak

3.9 mi round trip1,277 ft gainModerateDay hike: None knownOvernight: Check first
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Permits and reservations

Day hikeNone known
No permit that we know of. Watch for posted access rules.
OvernightCheck first
Camping rules depend on who owns the land.

No matching boundary on the map. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Distance3.9 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,277 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit2,028 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Squak Mountain Central Peak is a peak reached by a 3.9-mile round trip from Mountainside Drive Trailhead. The route follows Bullitt Fireplace Trail, then C1 - Central Peak Trail to the summit.

Heads up: the last stretch to the top is off trail.

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What you need

Parking and passes

No parking pass is needed at most trailheads like this one. Check posted signs, since some lots have their own rules.

Getting there

The hike starts at Mountainside Drive Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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