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City of Issaquah - Brink/Big Tree Trail Chainsaw Logout

Day Work Party

Fri Nov 7, 2025: 8:30 AM — 3:30 PM

Trip Difficulty: Limited

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Crew Leader: Andy James

Cross section of logs on the Brink trail. Photo by George & Sally.

Overview

Join us for a day of work in the Tradition Plateau area, an integral part of the Tiger Mountain trail network supporting City of Issaquah trails continued bomb cyclone clean up efforts.

About the Area

Tradition Plateau provides an extensive network of short, nearly level trails that meander by small lakes and towering trees. There are also plenty of opportunites to access Tiger Mountain's steeper grades, and to enjoy expansive views, from this area.

What to Expect

We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference!

Project Description

Our project will be to cut back down trees from the bomb cyclone that line the trail and disperse limb debris and billets from drains and trail edges. We will be working in teams of two with a B/C certified chainsaw sawyer and a swamper. Registration preference will be given to folks with A/B/C chainsaw certifications.

Hiking Information

Our hike to the project site is expected to be 3-4 miles roundtrip over steep and rolling terrain.

Schedule

  • 8:30 AM: Be ready to sign in and meet the crew, rain or shine
  • 8:35 AM: Gather for a safety briefing, then hike to the project site
  • Morning: Work at your own pace, and take breaks throughout the day
  • 12:00 PM: Lunch on the trail
  • Afternoon: Consider trying a new task before wrapping up the day's work
  • 3:30 PM: Sign out after enjoying refreshments at the trailhead

For safety reasons, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed.

Planning Information

Get ready for a great day outside!

What it Takes to Do This Work Party

  • Registration preference given to certified chainsaw sawyers, but new folks welcome as space allows.
  • Expect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 6 hours on uneven terrain
  • Recommended for ages 18 and older

What to Wear

Logout Work Party

Required:

  • Sturdy work or hiking boots Logout Boot Example Guide
  • Work gloves
  • Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, safety glasses, or mesh “bug eyes”. Glasses should have wrapping side shields. ANSI Z87.1+)
  • Long pants
  • Long sleeve shirt

Required for Chainsaw Use:

Sturdy work or hiking boots that are “cut resistant” or leather, laced boots that provide ankle support and nonskid soles.

A hard hat will be provided by WTA. For chainsaw use, volunteers will be provided with additional PPE (eye protection, ear pro, work gloves, and chainsaw chaps). For safety reasons, volunteers who do not have required gear will not be able to participate in the work part

What to Bring

  • Lunch and plenty of water
  • Rain jacket and pants
  • Extra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather
  • A pack to carry your personal gear
  • Sawyers - bring your gas chainsaw (20"-28" bar recommended) and saw kit including personal fuel/oil containers if you have them. A limited number of WTA saws will also available to use. Gas & Bar oil will be provided.

Firearms and weapons are not allowed.

More Information

From the Hiking Guide

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Directions

From I-90 take exit 18, Sunset Way/Highlands Dr.  Proceed west onto E. Sunset Way and notice the trailhead immediately off to the left. 

Note: Please follow the written directions above instead of using a GPS device. This will ensure that you get to the correct meeting location for this work party. The location of the pinpoint below is only approximate.

Getting to WTA work parties can involve travel on rough, unpaved roads in areas without cellular service and without street addresses that can be accurately used by navigation devices. Unless specifically noted otherwise, routes can generally be traveled by all types of vehicles. Volunteers with limited experience driving on unpaved mountain roads may want to allow extra time, beyond what is recommended in the directions above, to get to the meeting location.

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