Cougar Mtn: Licorice Fern → Wilderness Peak, visiting 3 waterfalls along the way
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Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park feels remote from the sights and sounds of nearby urban development. Starting from the UPPER LICORICE FERN TH, this loop route winds through mature second-growth forests, streams and wetlands. The waterfalls dry up in the summer; so, this is a good time to see them.
Meeting date/time – Fri Apr10, 9:30AM. Meet at TH. Ready to hike when we’re all geared up.
Trailhead - Licorice Fern Trail Crossing at 17052 SE Licorice Way, Renton, WA 98059. Map - [https://maps.app.goo.gl/DFzcZG5pVTQ79gZ99 ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/DFzcZG5pVTQ79gZ99%20%20) Be sure to factor in the morning commuter traffic to your travel time. NOTE: this is the UPPER TRAILHEAD.
Pace – social (1.5-2mph)
Distance/gain – 8.8 miles, 1300’ gain
Route map (from my 2025 hike on this route) - https://www.gaiagps.com/datasummary/track/0356da98-04de-4a93-b73c-8e8fe3f12f6c/
Parking - Street parking, no pass required.
Toilet - none