Hiking Guide
WTA's hiking guide is the most comprehensive database of hikes in Washington, and comprises content written by local hiking experts and user submitted information. All data is vetted by WTA staff. This resource is made possible by the donations of WTA members.
We respectfully acknowledge the lands we are visiting are the homelands of Indigenous tribes of the Pacific Northwest, some of whom have reserved rights on these lands. Tribes continue to rely on and share in the management of these lands today. Please tread gently and treat these places with respect.
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26 HikesIssaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
6.5 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 1500 ft.
Highest Point: 1730 ft.
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If nature excites you, there's plenty here to be excited about. Cool forest, trickling creeks in deep ravines, and a beautiful new trail built by WTA volunteers await you here.
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
7.7 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 2100 ft.
Highest Point: 1800 ft.
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The Chybinski Loop is located in the Cougar/Squak Mountain Corridor, and has many connecting trails and loop options.
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
7.8 miles, one-way
Gain: 1650 ft.
Highest Point: 2025 ft.
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Cross one of the three major peaks in the Issaquah Alps. You'll see forest, an historic fireplace, and, if you use Trailhead Direct to do this hike, you won't have to look for parking!
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
6.6 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 2320 ft.
Highest Point: 2039 ft.
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Squak Mountain's Central Peak is accessible from several trailheads around the mountain, but the most direct route is from the Squak Mountain State Park trailhead, (also known as the May Valley trailhead)..
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
4.2 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 1242 ft.
Highest Point: 1606 ft.
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This quiet, little-used trail wanders through a lowland forest and up the South side of Squak Mountain along Bullitt Creek.
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
4.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 1100 ft.
Highest Point: 1830 ft.
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Hike a two-mile forest trail on the north side of Squak Mountain to reach the site of a former cabin owned by the Bullitt family. Only the massive fireplace and the foundation remain today. Optionally, extend your hike to Central Peak, the highest point on Squak Mountain (no view,) and make it an interesting loop by returning via the Old Griz and East Side Trails.
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
1.5 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 1179 ft.
Highest Point: 1582 ft.
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A 1.5 mile connector trail winding up the East Ridge of Squak Mountain. Accesses the Summit Trail and the East Side Trail.
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
3.4 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 939 ft.
Highest Point: 1514 ft.
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A connector trail between East Ridge and Bullitt Fireplace trail on Squak Mountain.
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
6.6 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 1684 ft.
Highest Point: 2024 ft.
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This forested park, a wilderness with glimpses of Issaquah below, has miles of winding trails alongside bubbling creeks and narrow ravines. There are several trail loop options on this 2,024-foot-high mountain. With multi-use trails and a natural area, hikers have plenty to explore in this quiet sanctuary outside of Issaquah.
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
0.9 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 530 ft.
Highest Point: 648 ft.
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A trail that accesses Squak Mountain from the Trails Center in downtown Issaquah. Take the Squak Mountain Access Trail to access trails on the east side of the mountain: East Ridge, East Side, Phil's Creek, Old Griz, and more.
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
0.2 miles, one-way
Gain: 51 ft.
Highest Point: 1088 ft.
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A short connector trail between Bullitt Fireplace Trail and West Access Trail in the Squak Mountain trail system.
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
0.25 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 39 ft.
Highest Point: 477 ft.
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This short, easy, year-round trail meanders under the cool, protective trees of Squak Mountain State Park. It is a treat for kids with fun story boards along the way.
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
5.4 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 1606 ft.
Highest Point: 2037 ft.
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Ascend Squak Mountain via the most direct route available, the South Access Road, which still permits you to experience preserved mountain rainforest, wildflowers, mushrooms, and fauna, enjoying occasional glimpses of the surrounding mountains and lowlands. If desired, take a side excursion along one of the connector trails on Squak’s southern flank for a more intense nature experience.
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
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A trail on the west side of Squak Mountain. Part of the Phil's Trail - Thrush Gap Loop, and connects to Old Griz, Summit Trail, May Valley Loop, and East Side Trail.
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
8.2 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 1606 ft.
Highest Point: 2037 ft.
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Ascend from a creek gorge on the east side of Squak Mountain to the Thrush Gap, the saddle between Squak’s central and southeast peaks. Immerse yourself in relatively preserved mountain rainforest, finding solitude alongside abundances of old growth, wildflowers, mushrooms, and fauna, enjoying occasional glimpses of the surrounding mountains and lowlands.
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
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Extend your hike on Squak Mountain by connecting the May Valley Trail with the Chybinski Trail via the Perimeter Loop Trail.
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
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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.
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
3.5 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 1200 ft.
Highest Point: 1400 ft.
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Hike the steep Sycamore Access Trail on the northeast side of Squak Mountain. Enjoy the mixed forest and a few small streams. Continue farther on the East Ridge Trail and, optionally, extend your hike to make it an interesting loop across the higher slopes of Squak Mountain.
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
2.4 miles, one-way
Gain: 720 ft.
Highest Point: 1260 ft.
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The name of this trail may suggest this is horseback rider heaven, but it’s also great for hikers.
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
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Hike down the south side of Squak Mountain, connecting with the May Valley Loop Trail or the Perimeter Loop Trail.
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
1.1 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 800 ft.
Highest Point: 1340 ft.
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This is the western approach to Squak Mountain. Here, you'll have access to the Coal Mine Trail, Bullitt Fireplace Trail, and Chybinski Loop Trail.
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
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A half mile shortcut from the Chybinski Loop Trail to the junction with the Bullitt Gorge Trail on Squak Mountain.
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
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Take a shortcut to the summit of Squak Mountain from Phil's Creek Trail.
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
8.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 1700 ft.
Highest Point: 2025 ft.
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It's appropriate that this hike begins in the heart of Issaquah. In the language of the native tribes, Ishquowh means "sound of water birds." The raspy name of this mountain destination, meanwhile, comes from the raucous calls of the herons that migrate through this area in the spring and fall--their mighty squak, squak, squak! echoes off the forested slopes of Squak Mountain.