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Shy Bear Trail

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  2. WA
  3. …Seattle and Puget Sound
  4. …Issaquah
  5. Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park
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Length


1.7 Miles 2.8 Kilometers


41' 13 m

Ascent

-499' -152 m

Descent

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

20%

Max Grade (11°)

1,330' 405 m

High

872' 266 m

Low

Conditions

Minor Issues 47 days ago
Fallen Trees - Many trees and debris on the trail due to windstorm. History
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— Hiking Project Staff
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Land Manager: King County, WA - Parks and Recreation

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Jul 27, 2018
Darren Moss
3.2mi — 0h 53m
Jan 14, 2018
Eric Cooper
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  2.5 from 2 votes

#15

in Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park

#37094

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Bridge on Shy Bear Trail
Bridge on Shy Bear Trail
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Lots of lush foliage surrounds the Shy Bear Trail.
Lots of lush foliage surrounds the Shy Bear Trail.
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Red Town Loop is full of interesting little trailside things, such as this quote from Henry Ford.
Red Town Loop is full of interesting little tra…
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