Gombu Wilderness Cliffs
Issaquah Alps
Astronomy
MoonWaning Gibbous (70%)
Stargazingexcellent
Trail Conditions
MudReported on trail
“We had a dry hike from Whittaker / Wilderness Creek Th for a 5 mile lollipop loop up to Wilderness Peak memorial bench.”
Last report: Mar 18, 2026
Safety & Considerations
Today's Hazard
- Strong sun — sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses recommended
Getting There
Recent Reports
Mar 18, 2026
Thank you to the crew that cut the downed debris on the trail between Shy Bear Pass and Wilderness Peak. However, there is still a lot of downed debris on the Wilderness Peak trail between the Jim Whittaker Wilderness Peak TH and Shy Bear Pass (see picture).
Feb 15, 2026
Beautiful day for a forest hike with some friends. Definitely a bit more elevation than we had expected but still doable.
Nov 25, 2025
Our hike today was one of those where you should never listen to weather forecasts and stay home. We had a dry hike from Whittaker / Wilderness Creek Th for a 5 mile lollipop loop up to Wilderness Peak memorial bench.
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