Issaquah is a suburb of Seattle, Washington nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Known unofficially as the Issaquah Alps, these...
Hiking in the Issaquah Alps
The Issaquah Alps is a great hiking destination for residents of Seattle, Washington as this area is not far from the city. The unofficial term “Issaquah Alps” refers to the region comprised of Tiger Mountain, Cougar Mountain, Squak Mountain and Rattlesnake Ridge.
Get inspired to go hiking in the Issaquah Alps with this collection of hiking guides and articles.
WTA Work Party at Soaring Eagle Regional Park
Thinking about volunteering? Learn more about Washington Trail Association volunteer opportunities. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about doing...
Through-Hiking the Tiger Mountain Trail in the Issaquah Alps
15.6 TMT miles 2360 feet elevation gain (Plus an additional .8 miles and 430 feet climbing the Middle Tiger Summit) I love hiking long trails. What...
Exploring Cougar Mountain in the Issaquah Alps
6.4 Miles 1095 feet elevation gain During our recent heat wave, I decided to hit the trails early for another midweek hike. This time I headed to...
Margaret’s Way Trail to Debbie’s View on Squak Mountain
Margaret's Way Trail to Debbie's View is a pleasant 6.8-mile ramble through the forest on Squak Mountain. Located between Cougar and Tiger Mountains...
Poo Poo Point Trail: How to Hike the High School and Chirico Trails
Poo Poo Point is a beloved hiking destination for Seattle residents. Located on the west side of Tiger Mountain only 30 minutes from the city, the...
Winter and Spring Hiking on the Tiger Mountain Trail North
Tiger Mountain Trail - West Tiger Railroad Grade - West Tiger #3 Loop 7.8 Miles 1960 feet elevation gain Tiger Mountain is one of my go-to hiking...
Tiger Mountain Trail – Poo Poo Point Trail Loop
11 Miles 2500 Feet Elevation Gain 30 lb backpack Yesterday, I felt recovered enough from The Sick to go on a hike. Â I've been on some easy walks...
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I am an avid hiker, traveler, and adventurer who is on the mission to explore hiking trails around the world.  I’m also obsessed with National Parks, long-distance trails and other outdoorsy things.
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