Trails for everyone, forever

Home Go Hiking Hiking Guide West Peak

Alert: On Oct. 1 the federal government began a partial shutdown that will impact National Parks, National Wildlife Refuges and U.S. Forest Service lands in Washington. Here's the latest information we have for hikers and campers. 

West Peak

Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
 47.5056, -122.0624 Map & Directions
A perfect hike for a cloudy day. Photo by DRDana. Full-size image
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Wildlife

Parking Pass/Entry Fee

Discover Pass
Saved to My Backpack

A half mile shortcut from the Chybinski Loop Trail to the junction with the Bullitt Gorge Trail on Squak Mountain. Continue reading

Rating
2.62 out of 5

(8 votes) Log in to rate

88 trip reports for this trail

Write a trip report

Hiking West Peak

A half mile shortcut from the Chybinski Loop Trail to the junction with the Bullitt Gorge Trail.

West Peak

Map & Directions

Trailhead
Co-ordinates: 47.5056, -122.0624 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

See weather forecast

Parking Pass/Entry Fee

Discover Pass

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

I-90 Eastbound to Exit 15 (WA 900 / 17th Ave NW). After driving through town, road name changes to Renton-Issaquah Road SE. 4 miles from the interstate, turn left on May Valley Road. Drive 2.5 miles to large sign for Squak Mountain State Park on left.

More Hike Details

Trailhead

Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain

West Peak (#SQUAK-W3)

Washington State Parks

Guidebooks & Maps

National Geographic Issaquah Alps Mount Si 824

Squak Mountain Trails Map

King County Parks PDF Map: https://bit.ly/2QtetqD

News

Hiker Headlines: Road to Artist Point closed for winter; more Rainier roads, state parks to close; WTA public lands webinar

October 16, 2025

Learn

Day Hike Packing List

You can improve or add to this guidebook entry!

Get WTA Trailblazer's app to check trip reports for the latest conditions

app_store.png   play_store.png

West Peak

88 Trip Reports

Hiked here recently?

Submit a trip report!
 
Trip Reports