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Old Griz

Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
 47.5054, -122.0476 Map & Directions
The intersection of Old Griz Trail and Phil's Creek Trail. Photo by Screaming Knees. Full-size image
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Wildlife

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A connector trail on the east side of Squak Mountain. Make loops of Summit Trail and Phil's Creek or East Ridge Trail with Old Griz. Continue reading

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Hiking Old Griz

A connector trail on the east side of Squak Mountain. Make loops of Summit Trail and Phil's Creek or East Ridge Trail with Old Griz.

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Old Griz

Map & Directions

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Co-ordinates: 47.5054, -122.0476 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

The Old Griz trail from the East Side Trail to the connection with Central Peak was heavily impacted by the bomb cyclone. The reroute is passable but the reroute is only flagged and trail tread is primitive. Please stay on the flagged route of the temporary bypass until the trail is reestablished.

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WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.

Getting There

The park is located just south of Issaquah. Exit I-90 at Exit 15 and turning (right or left) southbound on Issaquah-Renton Road, driving 4 miles, then turning left on the May Valley Road and then driving 3 more miles to the trailhead parking lot on the left.

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Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain

Old Griz (#SQUAK-C4)

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National Geographic Issaquah Alps Mount Si 824

Squak Mountain Trails Map

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Old Griz

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