Gated Grand Ridge - Part 2

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A while back, I wrote about a little rumor I heard about the Grand Ridge area of Issaquah Highlands becoming a gated community.

Well it is official; at least part of it.

Grand Ridge Drive is going to become a private community. While I am not crazy about a “private community” in our neighborhood, I am even more upset about the loss of access to Grand Ridge Trail. Last month’s issue of Issaquah Highlands Connections newspaper had an article talking about this private community and this fantastic trail. The article points out that you can access the trail from Central Park or further down by High Point trail head; and soon to be Duthie Hill park.

That is great and all, but it overlooks the fact that one of the easiest access points for the trail is from Grand View Drive. The article specifically points out that Grand Ridge Drive is private and that while the trail crosses Grand Ridge, it is not to be accessed from that point. To me, this is unfair in that this particular access point is the most convenient access point for Issaquah Highland residents the trail at a point that has little slope in either direction for those that can’t take the strain of steep inclines. As I mentioned in the previous article, when you want to take a two year old hiking - ease of access is a big deal. We have a lot of tiny trekkers in our wonderful community and I feel strongly that they should be able to enjoy this trail too.

What do you think??? Voice your opinion here - maybe together we can make a change.

Sep

21

Parks and Trails and Fun - Oh My!

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Hats off to the volunteers that lead last Friday’s guided hike along Issaquah Highlands’ Cathy’s Trail. It was a lovely evening and lots of fun getting to know other outdoor enthusiast and community members.

When daylight permits, the group meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Trail Head Vista to get together and explore the wonderful trails throughout our community. Many of the same outdoor lovers can be found at the Issaquah Highlands Trail Work Parties that are held once a month on Saturday mornings.

As the summer comes to a close and cooler weather and less light bring these gatherings to a close, I am already looking forward to next spring and summer when these guided hikes resume.

Come out and join us some time.