Poo Poo Point, Poo Poo Point - Chirico Trail — Saturday, Mar. 5, 2011

Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain

I really lucked out on the weather when I decided to do this hike! The trailhead is pretty difficult to find and parking is very limited just south of the Issaquah Highschool. I know there are other ways to get to Poo Poo Point from other Tiger Mountain hikes, but I just decided to start here because it was in the description. The trail starts out leading you behind the highschool and up towards the beginning of the High School Trail as you veer right (almost missed this). You'll reach a gate, just go around it. From this point on, it's a pretty good workout as the elevation rises. Be sure to have waterproof shoes/boots because by mid-day, the trail becomes a small creek. It's pretty well-kept, but there's no avoiding this with all the melting snow in the mountains recently. As you get higher, the trail get's really slushy. This is the worst part of the trip because it is really slippery and muddy. Try not to fall, or it will ruin your day! About a mile from the top, there is a downed tree on the trail, so be careful navigating and not losing your way. The final stretch of the hike goes down through a valley. I thought I was lost at first because I was losing a lot of elevation, but be assured you're going the right way. Eventually you'll hit a bathroom and parking lot. This is Poo Poo Peak! There were a lot of dogs on the trail and many group hikes. It won't be lonely!