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Hikes/United States/Washington State/Seattle
Difficulty
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Easy
Elevation
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84 m
Distance
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1.9 km
Duration
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0.5-1h
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Sky Country and Military Road Trail

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The Sky Country and Military Road Trail is a 1.2mi easy hike in Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park. This trail is great for families, dogs, and hikers of all skill levels. It might not boast the most impressive views, but it’s a charming break in nature. There’s a mild incline to parts of the trail, but none are very steep or long.

Route Description for Sky Country and Military Road Trail

The Sky Country and Military Road Trail is an easy hike through a wooded area that can be enjoyed by hikers of all skill levels and ages. It’s a nice way to get outside and doesn’t tend to get that busy. The little creeks along the way are a highlight of the trail.

Begin from the parking area. There are two main trails that depart from the parking area, so make sure you’re taking the one on your far right. Take an immediate right onto the Sky Country Trail. Take a left at the next junction onto Military Road Trail. This route terminates as the next junction, so you can either turn around or keep going if you want to enjoy a longer hike. There are several trails in the area that you can explore without going too far.

Getting to the Sky Country and Military Road Trail Trailhead

The trailhead for the Sky Country and Military Road Trail is off the main parking area on 166th Way SE.

Route Information

  • Backcountry Campground:

    No

  • When to do:

    Year-round

  • Pets allowed:

    Yes - On Leash

  • Family friendly:

    Yes

  • Route Signage:

    Average

  • Crowd Levels:

    Low

  • Route Type:

    Out and back

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