Forest Ecology and History of the DeLeo Wall Hike

Join Kai Dalton, WSU Forest Ecology & Management student and Newcastle Historical Society board member, for a hike to the DeLeo Wall viewpoint to learn about forest ecology. Kai grew up in Newcastle and is a public land advocate fighting for continued access to trails and open spaces in Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park and beyond.

Enjoy this morning stroll up to the DeLeo Wall viewpoint and along the Newcastle Highlands to learn about the human and natural history of the DeLeo Wall area.

Trailhead: Terrace Trail Trailhead
Trails: Cougar Access Trail, DeLeo Wall Trail
Distance: 2.5 miles
Duration: 1.5 hours
Elevation Gain: 740 ft.
Parking: Terrace Trail Trailhead (there is limited street parking along this residential community)

Registration required. No pets allowed.

You may also like the following events from Issaquah Alps Trails Club:

• This Thursday, 15th May, 09:00 am, Restoration Event with WA State Parks at Squak Mountain in Issaquah
• This Friday, 16th May, 12:00 pm, Forest Carbon Hike: Harvey Manning Park in Issaquah
• This Saturday, 17th May, 09:00 am, Green Issaquah: Earth Day Event at Park Pointe in Issaquah

Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in Newcastle.