Margaret's Way and Debbie's View
Issaquah Alps
As of March 22, 2026, Margaret's Way and Debbie's View are generally in good condition with manageable obstacles. Multiple down logs are reported along the trail, mostly 6-12 inches in diameter, with one at mile 2.95 being slightly larger and noted as annoying.
Parking lot status varies; it was gated and closed on February 22nd and December 27th, requiring parking on the road shoulder. However, it was reported as open and with plenty of parking on February 25th and February 6th. Toilet facilities (Honey Buckets) are generally clean and stocked when available.
Snow is minimal to non-existent in recent reports. A thin layer was noted on February 19th and light snow flurries on February 16th, but neither was reported as slippery. Muddy patches and puddles are present, particularly after rain, but easily avoidable. Views from Debbie's View are described as "so-so" or "OK" by some, with cloud cover often obscuring vistas.
generated from 73 reports
Conditions at a Glance
Trail
Trail in good condition
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Snow
Snow free
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Road
Road suitable for all vehicles
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Bugs
No bugs
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Sources
A beautiful trail on a beautiful day. There are several down logs most of which are easy to get past. The one at 2.95 miles is a bit annoying. Down logs at miles 0.35, 0.4, 0.45, 0.9, 1.35, 1.5, 1.6, ...
A short 3 mile round trip to the viewpoint with the dog...up via the official trail, down via the forest road/old campground.There are about 10 trees down over the first part of the trail/forest road....
Perfect weather for a hike. Plenty of parking around 11:30am when I arrived. There are lots of helpful signs on the trail so you will not get lost. Saw a few other hikers on my way up and two nice lad...
We arrived at the trailhead at 11:30a and the parking lot was still gated. There were 6 cars parked around the gate. I took a spot across the busy street where the shoulder widened for a few more ca...
The trail was so clean that it looks like someone just took a leaf blower to it. There was a thin layer of snow on the upper part of the trail but not at all slippery. We didn't see any people for 3 h...
TOILETS: 2 Honey Buckets in the parking lot, 1 handicap-accessible. Clean. Well-stocked.CROWD: None. We saw about 7 people in 3.5 hours.TRAIL: Superbly signed, some laser-engraved. Well-maintained bri...
Well-maintained trail, wide enough for two, or even three, people in many places. The elevation gain is moderate for the most part. No view today due to the clouds, and even a bit of snow flurries at ...
Parking lot is back open!! Trail is in great condition. Mostly dry with the exception of a few muddy spots. The views are always great on a sunny day.
PARKING ALERT: The parking lot is closed, and you will need to park outside the gate on the 900 shoulder. Doable, but the passing cars do go by fast and pull in your side mirrors! The entrance road...
Parking lot was closed likely due to what looks like a sink hole but sketchy parking is available along 900. The trail was in good condition although mostly wet with some muddy areas. Upper section at...
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