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.
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Results List
178 HikesSquak Mountain Traverse
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
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Length
- 7.8 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 1,650 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,025 feet
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!
Hazel Wolf Wetlands
Issaquah Alps
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Length
- 1.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 60 feet
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Highest Point
- 525 feet
Hike a loop around this exceptional wetland. In season, view a variety of waterfowl. And marvel at the close-up views of beaver dams.
Taylor Mountain
Issaquah Alps
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Length
- 30.0 miles of trails
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Elevation Gain
- 550 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,100 feet
Some trails in the trail system may not be accessible between October 15 - April 15 due to seasonal closures.
The extensive trail system at Taylor Mountain Forest is used by equestrians, hikers, and mountain bikers. This working forest is intended to demonstrate environmentally sound forest management, protect and restore ecological systems and provide passive recreational opportunities. Taylor Mountain is dominated by mature red alder trees. Trail users will see recent efforts to convert some of the forests from red alder to conifers.
Tiger Mountain Connector
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
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Length
- 1.5 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 200 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,750 feet
This well-built and mostly level trail runs connects the Iverson Railroad trail (shared Mountain bike) with the Tiger Mountain Trail at Zieg's Zag, It's about 1.5 miles from the Iverson trail to the TMT. This is in the area connecting the Highway 18 Tiger Summit trailhead and the South Tiger Loop area.
Iverson Railroad Trail
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 850 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,750 feet
Take a hike on the east side of Tiger Mountain along an old railroad grade.
Tradition Lake Loop
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
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Length
- 2.9 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 150 feet
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Highest Point
- 540 feet
Hike a series of short, nearly level trails that offer views of two lakes and of some swampy areas, and pass one of the largest trees in the Tigers. Appreciate the forest vegetation and wildflowers. Along the way, hear and perhaps see a variety of song birds and waterfowl.
Harvey Manning Trail
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
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Length
- 1.7 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 245 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,464 feet
Take a short walk on Cougar Mountain, shaded by the thick forest, with plenty of options into the trail network to create your own hiking adventure.
Coal Creek Falls
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
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Length
- 2.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 416 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,066 feet
Coal Creek Falls is a wonderful destination for any day hiker looking for an easy and/or family friendly trail with a picturesque culmination at Coal Creek Falls. It’s a well maintained trail that meanders beneath a thick canopy and a dense understory with many wildflower species in the spring.
Northwest Timber Trail
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
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Length
- 4.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 150 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,500 feet
The Northwest Timber Trail can be an easy first hike for young hikers, or it can be a pleasant stroll for experienced hikers when they have limited time. For many, this trail is a gateway to other routes that lead to more distant goals, such as the Silent Swamp Loop or the Preston Railroad Grade, or to forest roads that lead to the summit of East Tiger.
Issaquah - Preston Trail
Issaquah Alps
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Length
- 5.4 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 320 feet
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Highest Point
- 430 feet
This connector trail follows the historic abandoned Seattle Lake Shore & Eastern Railway grade from Issaquah to the town of Preston through the Mountains to Sound Greenway.
Central Peak
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
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Length
- 6.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,320 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,039 feet
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)..
May Valley Trail
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
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Length
- 4.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,242 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,606 feet
This quiet, little-used trail wanders through a lowland forest and up the South side of Squak Mountain along Bullitt Creek.
Preston Trail
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
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Length
- 2.7 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 2,285 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,909 feet
Hike from a transmission line on the north side of Tiger Mountain to various trails on the mountain.
South Tiger Traverse
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
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Length
- 2.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 445 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,908 feet
A short hike on the south side of Tiger Mountain through beautiful old forest.
Bear Ridge
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
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Length
- 3.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,056 feet
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Highest Point
- 991 feet
Hike this little-used trail on the east side of Cougar Mountain past an enormous glacial boulder left over from the last ice age.
Clay Pit Road
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
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Length
- 2.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 358 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,479 feet
A short amble along a road in Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park.
East Ridge Trail
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
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Length
- 1.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,179 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,582 feet
A 1.5 mile connector trail winding up the East Ridge of Squak Mountain. Accesses the Summit Trail and the East Side Trail.
East Side Trail
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
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Length
- 3.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 939 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,514 feet
A connector trail between East Ridge and Bullitt Fireplace trail on Squak Mountain.
Quick Link
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
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Length
- 0.5 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 163 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,657 feet
The Quick Link Trail is a short segment in the middle of the east tiger trail system. Combine this trail with others to form any number of loop hikes, including a trip to the east tiger summit.
Puget Power
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
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Length
- 2.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 722 feet
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Highest Point
- 575 feet
Hike a broad, sunny trail on the north side of Tiger Mountain.
Highlands Loop - Newcastle
Issaquah Alps
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Length
- 2.1 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 285 feet
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Highest Point
- 583 feet
The Highlands Trail forms a loop around the Highlands neighborhood in the city of Newcastle.
May Valley Loop
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
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Length
- 6.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,684 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,024 feet
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.
High Point Trail
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
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Length
- 1.3 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 867 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,326 feet
Begin your hike up High Point Trail in wooded, steep terrain, passing a junction with the Lingering Trail and eventually joining up with the Tiger Mountain Trail.
Squak Mountain Access Trail
Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
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Length
- 0.9 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 530 feet
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Highest Point
- 648 feet
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.
Quarry
Issaquah Alps > Cougar Mountain
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Length
- 1.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 563 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,312 feet
A trail leading from Coal Creek Falls that takes hikers even deeper into Cougar Mountain Wildland Park.
Crosshaul
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
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Length
- 0.4 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 98 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,278 feet
The Crosshaul Trail is a short segment within the East Tiger Mountain trail network that connects with many other trails.
Taylor Mountain - Carey Creek Trail
Issaquah Alps > Taylor Mountain
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Length
- 3.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 527 feet
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Highest Point
- 888 feet
This popular path for horseback riders follows a gentle grade along Carey Creek to connect with the Taylor Mountain trail network.
Waterline Trail
Issaquah Alps
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Length
- 0.8 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 153 feet
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Highest Point
- 463 feet
The Waterline Trail is part of the extensive trail network in the city of Newcastle. It connects to the May Valley Trail, passes by Lake Boren Park and ends at Newcastle Way with connections on to various other trails.