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    Tiger Mountain State Forest

    4.4 (24 reviews)

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    Mecca F.

    Woo there hikers !!! A place where you will be tested. A little over 3 miles up a steep ass hill, all uphill, to the summit view. Well we didn't make it up there but we did make it to the 2.70 point. Made the mistake of taking my older dog. Trails For pedestrians, bicyclists and horse riders. Lots of trail options. Our up and down was over 6 miles.

    Jeremy P.

    This is a special place for me. I'm an avid mountain biker and this place is special. If you are a hiker, just know you will pass a lot of bikers. Many mountain bike trails are down-hill only so you will get people going extremely fast, this is amazing for biking but I'd highly recommend staying off bike trails when you hike to avoid injury. Here is a list of some of the trails that I frequent: MasterLink - a climbing trail that gets you to the top (uphill only) OTG/NOTG - two different trails that parralell each other, both downhill Predator - highly technical downhill only EBAD - free ride-style technical descent Joy Ride Power Link Preston Railroad Northwest Timber Fully Rigid Extra Terrestrial

    Ss S.

    Went to the Preston Trail, which said it was about 8miles round trip, but just did 4 miles round trip. It was 81 degrees and gorgeous clear skies so the hike in the forest was beautiful!

    Beautiful greeny foliage in late spring.
    Karina A.

    If you live in the Renton/Kent/Auburn/Federal Way area this is a fantastic, local trail for people who love hiking but don't want to drive three hours to do so. You do need a discovery pass to park up the mountain and I didn't find any place to go buy them. So if you don't have a pass, be sure to park at the very bottom entrance because you don't need one to park there. The main road/trail is nice and wide, but be careful because cars and bikers use the same road. You have to make sure you listen carefully and avoid them when they come. It might be a bit steep for little ankle-biters, but it's an awesome leg/butt workout. The view at the top of is pretty nice, lots of trees and hills. On a sunny day, you can see far out into Washington's forests/mountain ranges. I've only been there once so far, and I'm already craving to go back again. Definitely check it out!

    My favourite redwood stump.
    Ash B.

    This is one of my favourite parks nearby to Seattle for a morning hike. I usually hike the northwest Timber trail for a nice rolling 5 mile out and back run in the morning to warm me up and stretch my legs. Big perk for me (being a frequent visitor but out of towner) is that there is a lower parking lot which does NOT require a WA Discover pass that makes so many great local parks inaccessible to me (a bugbear of mine about Washington is you can't just pay a day-fee). It's a quick hike to the trailhead from there. This trail offers great views of the valleys once you clear the first mile and a halts two wonderful overlooks where the timber was cleared in 2009 give a great look at the Cascades. It loses a star for only one reason, it's very close to 18 and only rarely do you make it far enough off the road to lose the roar of trucks. Lots of trails to explore here.

    Nice flowers among the logging road.
    Amy B.

    I'm injured so I'm only able to hike. The main MTB Logging road is steep but and enjoyable hike up to the the top of Tiger Mt. Where on a clear day it has wonderful views of My Rainer, it us an average of 7% grade just under 4 miles to the top. If you don't like that there are a few intermediate hikes with low elevation up the mountain. Try the Iverson(?) Trail, starting in the upper parking lot, its about a 2 mile trek one direction that has some ups and downs, but nothing to tricky. Kids could do it but not super little ones. Remember it is an out and back unless you decide to take the logging road back. There will be a sign pointing you in the right direction. The MTB trails stop there, but you can continue on up the road if that's what you are into. Either way enjoy!

    Mele Y.

    I hiked up this today with a friend in the morning. It is a fairly easy hike - the path is extremely well kept and paved. The first mile is an incline but nothing too bad. The path is wide enough for two people to walk side by side and it is paved so you don't have to worry about rocky terrain. After this bit, the path evens out for awhile. Then you'll encounter some switchbacks. Was I out of breath? Yes. Was I dying? No. Once you're near the top, the trail narrows and becomes rocky. There are some steep drop offs so be careful. My friend didn't wear the proper shoes, slipped and nearly killed the both of us! There are some nice views around the stairs, good for picture taking. At the top, the trail evens out and you might be wondering where the viewpoint is at. Keep going and you'll find the clearing. It was freezing once we got there, after all, we were up 2500 feet. The view wasn't all that great today because it was a bit cloudy but we enjoyed it nonetheless. We stayed for a second and bolted down right after because it was so cold. All in all it took us about 3 hours, out of the car and back. I don't have too many pointers for this hike since most of the trail is not rocky by any means. However, if you plan on going up this anytime soon, wear layers. We started the hike wearing t-shirts and ended up having to wear a sweatshirt and a thin jacket on top of it. I also heard this trail gets packed on weekends so I'd suggest you come early or go on a weekday.

    James F.

    From Seattle take I-90 East to Highway 18. Continue South on Highway 18 for 4.4 miles, until you reach East Tiger Summit on your right. Tiger Mountain offers hiking and mountain biking trails minutes from Seattle. check out the bbtc for mountain bike maps and route suggestions.

    This is where I always go walking or hiking. They have a short little trail for light walking (moms can even bring their strollers). It's really beautiful and the perfect trail to show tourists. Then they have lots of longer trails that keep leading into other trails. My second time to Tiger Mountain, I went back to the forest and wanted to check out the other trails to see if I could find a better, more beautiful one to show my future house guests and I saw the most amazing things. I kept continuing from one trail on to the next and i saw forest, tall thickets, beautiful streams, etc. It was the most beautiful hike I'd ever been on.

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    Primarily for mountain biking, so if you hike it on foot prepare to stop often to step on the side and let the bikers pass.

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    Si View Metro Parks - View of Mount Si

    Si View Metro Parks

    4.5(2 reviews)
    7.6 mi

    This is a nice park in North Bend, with just about everything for the community. The best part of…read morethe Si View Park is the view of Mount Si. You can't beat that. But there seems to be a lot going for it for those living in the area or visiting. There's a community center with a pool, restrooms, water fountain, a trail where you can walk and ride your bike around, a playground, covered picnic areas, accessible parking and a large open space in the center for just about whatever your heart desires. Located in downtown North Bend, it's easily walkable from the businesses and many residential areas around. Nice to know that the city of North Bend has a great community space to go to. I came here to enjoy my takeout and take a break from hiking, and and was happy to have such a large open space to myself. Well, it felt like I had the park to myself even though there were others around. Now I know where to go in North Bend for when I want to relax outside.

    This is a little bit of everything: Community Center, Pool, Park, Playground, and much, much more…read more The building is the jewel of the Snoqualmie Valley. Built in the 1930's, it is a former WPA project. Until the early 2000's, it was part of the King County Parks system when it unceremoniously closed in order to save money. Fortunately, local community members banded together and formed King County Metro Parks. Visions were shared, plans were made, Public Bonds were proposed and passed. In the past several years we have seen the property and building transformed. It supports and/or hosts many classes and local events, including Family entertainment (Family Night), a variety of seasonal craft shows, Haunted House, Festival at Mt Si, North Bend Farmer's Market and much, much more. There's a local pool which offers classes, inexpensive swim sessions and rental for parties and events. The Community itself is also available for events. But if you really want to experience it for yourself, come out for the Farmers Market and free concert (featuring local bands and musicians) every Thursday afternoon throughout the summer, OR come to the Festival at Mt Si over the second weekend of August. Disclaimer: I'm not an employee or otherwise affiliated with this in anyway. I'm just an enthusiastic local resident who is thrilled by the transformation and enjoys the tremendous benefits this place provides.

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    Melakwa Lake - Passing through Denny Creek on the way!

    Melakwa Lake

    4.7(3 reviews)
    8.5 mi

    Picked this hike from the Washington Trails book, about 9.5 miles roundtrip with a 2700 elevation…read moregain. This was a tough hike, even though I chose it since the book said "moderate" and even looking up some reviews people had said the hike as relatively simple to enjoy a fantastic lake view. We were both pretty dead at the end due to the length and steep inclines. Knees were pretty banged up because of all the rocks. The trail in the beginning wasn't so bad, definitely got my heart pumping because of the elevation, but as you go higher up there were a lot of switchbacks and seemingly no end in sight. We hustled up the mountain pretty quickly though, which was why we were so tired at the end. The view is definitely worth it in the end; recommend bringing a hammock! There's also plenty of sitting area through slabs of rocks. Coming down we encountered: 1) a girl who was crying we believe because of the toughness of the trail, 2) a couple who stopped us to ask how much longer it was to the top (they unfortunately weren't even halfway) which signifies how tough this hike was. Definitely recommend bringing more than enough water or you will definitely be dehydrated (like we were). Otherwise glad we did this and would recommend (you won't regret it but your body will hate you haha).

    Pretty but tough, Melakwa Lake gets you with its length and steady elevation gain. The trailhead…read moreis located in Snoqualmie and is part of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area. Be sure to pick up a Northwest Forest Pass before you head over as the closest visitor center is about a 15 min drive away at Exit 52. If you've scoped out the WTA site already, it'll say that the trailhead has a parking lot for approximately 30ish cars with additional room to park along the side of the road. As the trailhead is shared with the very popular Denny Creek, I'd recommend you head early to snag a spot and to carpool - my friends and I arrived around 9AM and the lot was completely packed. There appears to be two parts to this hike - the family-friendly portion to Denny Creek and then the rocky and long jaunt up to Melakwa Lake. We saw a lot of families on the trail headed to the creek, which makes the perfect picnic spot during low water. If you want to continue on toward Melakwa Lake, head straight over to the other side of the creek where you'll find a tiny sign labeled "Main Trail" posted on a tree. The crowd thinned out after Denny Creek/the water slide (as referred to on WTA) as the hike got a bit tougher and rockier. If you have hiking boots, wear them, as you'll encounter two, long stretches of rocky terrain. The 2,000 ft elevation gain is gradual, but definitely noticeably on the last leg. You'll head up for what feels like forever before the trail starts to dip down again, taking you to the edge of the lake. This hike feels long, so be sure to bring an ample amount of water and snacks to help power on to the end! Once you're at the lake, there's room for you to sit out on the rocks before your journey back down. We even saw a few people swimming in the water - must've been so cold! XD My friends weren't the biggest fans of this hike, mainly because of the length, but I still think it's worth a visit with the right prep. Also, don't forget to bring bug spray! Apparently Melakwa is Chinook for mosquito, haha. :)

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    Melakwa Lake - The "water slide", which is impassable during high waters. Popular picnic spot for families!

    The "water slide", which is impassable during high waters. Popular picnic spot for families!

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    Snoqualmie Falls - The entrance sign to Snoqualmie Falls, one of the most popular waterfalls in Washington state.

    Snoqualmie Falls

    4.6(856 reviews)
    6.3 mi

    We were already in the area and decided at the last minute to swing by Snoqualmie Falls around…read moredusk, and honestly, that ended up being the best decision. It was absolutely beautiful. The falls themselves were stunning, especially with the evening lighting and mist coming off the water. One of my attached photos in particular from the lower part of the walkway came out amazing. The views from both the upper and lower viewing areas were gorgeous. It was a little crowded when we went, but parking was surprisingly easy to find. The upper walkway/viewing area definitely had a lot of people though. There was also a family there taking wedding photos while we visited. They weren't rude or anything at all, but they were using quite a bit of the viewing space, and I personally didn't want to accidentally end up in anyone's wedding album Because we came later in the evening, the café was already closed, so we didn't get a chance to try any food or drinks there. Overall though, it was such a relaxing and beautiful stop before heading home for the night. Definitely worth visiting if you're nearby, especially around dusk.

    This place is absolutely mesmerizing. Whether the river is full or not, it's always incredibly…read morebeautiful and makes for a fun, short hike. My pup Hope enjoys it every time too! I've brought countless friends and family here to soak in the greenery and take in the breathtaking views. The area is well maintained and always bustling with visitors. The restaurant on site is also excellent and a great way to wrap up the experience.

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    Snoqualmie Falls - Beautiful trail

    Beautiful trail

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    Grand Ridge Park

    Grand Ridge Park

    4.8(4 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    Fun easy trail thru the woods. Plenty of parking during the week, but since the parking is at a…read morepark with playgrounds and sports fields, guaranteed, that it gets tight on weekends and evenings. Signage is excellent throughout, easy to subtract or add miles to your hike. AllTrails shows many trails, but as usual, their mileage is usually short of what you will put in. This is a very easy fun trail, maybe a bit more challenging when more bikers are out, but this time only a few bikes and almost had the trail to myself. Grateful always for the quiet and nature time. I know I take pictures of mushrooms, plants, and fruit, but please, please! Use your discretion, I would not recommend eating any mushrooms or fruit off the trail unless you're 120% it's edible, I've taken many horticultural and mycology classes and I'm still very very careful with fruit, let alone mushrooms, err on the side of your safety, it's your life and health you're putting at risk. Just sayin' be safe be wise, it is life or death stuff. There's a lot of poison stuff out there. Better to just enjoy nature, truthfully. Getting back to the trail, this is one for just getting outdoors and getting some good n easy miles in. Love all the woods, sadly a lot of the streams are drying out. It is summer. Lots of birds and squirrels about, even heard quite a few owls hooting about. Have fun out there! It's summer! Happy hiking! Yelping! God bless and Cheers!

    Ok place to hike but beware there were a few mountain bikers on our hike and yield to them.read more

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    Grand Ridge Park - Sad days! Creeks are drying up

    Sad days! Creeks are drying up

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