Near Cave Hole Trail
The start of your loop on the Cave Hole Trail is complete with plenty of tall, beautiful trees.
Near Cave Hole Trail
The moss is pretty impressive!
Near Cave Hole Trail
Spring green is everywhere you look along the Cave Hole Trail.
Near Cave Hole Trail
There are 5-6 bridges to cross along the Cougar Mountain Red Town Loop. Some of them can be pretty slick when it rains.
Near Cave Hole Trail
Spring wildflowers abound in Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park.

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Hike Trail

Cave Hole Trail

2.5 (2 Ratings)
This steady climb up Cougar Mountain features old mining caves and lush forest.
1.2
mi
Distance
479
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
CaveFamily FriendlyWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
The park is open 8 am to dusk.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.23mi
Distance
479ft
Elevation Gain
36ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
1,194ft
High Point
747ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Starting from near the !Red Town Trailhead, this doubletrack trail leaves the Red Town Trail on a slow, steady climb up Cougar Mountain. There are old mining caves in several spots along the trail. The larger of the caves are barricaded and have warning signs around them about the risk of falling or poisonous gasses coming from the ground. Be cautious with small children in these areas. The lush forest growth gives the trail a magical quality as it traverses rocks and exposed roots. At the end of the trail, hikers can connect with several other trails within the Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park trail system.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Carol Christensen