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    West Tiger 3

    3.9 (39 reviews)

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    Above the clouds and fog!
    Jens J.

    It had been ten years since I had been up the Tiger Mountain West trail. But Seattle and Portland had been cloaked in fog for several days, and I craved to see sunlight. A rumor existed that sunshine was to be found on mountaintops in the area. So I headed out here to Tiger Mountain this past weekend. You can see the lower parking area for the Tiger Mountain trail at Exit 20 on I-90. Several other people had the same idea, because the trail was busy. It was so cold, frosty and gray at the trailhead (32 degrees) that I thought I had to be a little crazy to be doing this. Up and down the mountain took me about 2.5 hours. The elevation gain is nearly 2500 feet. The trail is stern and uncompromising - climbing relentlessly upward - with few, if any, flat sections. Note: towards the top, there were a few small slick snow fields on the trail that had to be traversed. It was so bitterly cold that, shortly into the hike, I had to change into thicker gloves. But about 45 minutes up the trail, the fog thinned and the sun was out. The temperature was so much warmer above the clouds that I took off my gloves and outerwear. As I neared the top, people coming down promised me the sunshine at the top would be well worth the hike. The temperature was worth it too -- it was in the upper 60s at the top. Just a like a summer day! Sweet! While Tiger Mountain West offers a vigorous workout, it unfortunately lacks scenic views. Near the top in one spot, you do sort of have a glimpse through the trees of the Cascades and the valley below. At the top itself, there is a little clearing, and you can see out somewhat towards the west and also look up and view the taller Tiger Mountain East peak. I've never continued on the trail to Tiger Mountain East from Tiger Mountain West, but plan to do that next time. Today, though I am stiff and sore and can hardly move, when all is said and done, the hike and the accompanying sunshine were worth it!

    Melody P.

    Ever since I got rid of the title of "couch potato", I have fallen in love with hiking, especially the ones along I-90. Though, West Tiger # 3 is my favorite trail by far because I've made it up there 3 times (twice with my dogs and once with my friend, Laura and my dogs). For the most of you, this is probably nothing, but for a used-to-be-a-couch-potato like me, this is a big accomplishment. This is probably the most visible and accessible Trail along I-90 and it's just off the exit 20. I always came here when it's sunny, therefore, I can't really tell you what it's like when it's rainy or snowy. Regardless, it's a good and challenging trail. It took me approximately 1:30 to 2 hours to hike up the top. I'd say, 70% of the uphill is steep, but it's still good enough for trail runners to run up and down fast. I never carried poles, but I saw people carry them for the hike. If you are out of shape, be aware, you might not be able to make it to the top the first time. But, don't get discouraged! I saw a lot of people who didn't make it! I believe from the bottom of the trail to the top is approximately 3-mile hike. Because it's steep when you go up, it doesn't mean it's easy when you go down. They rocky trail can make you slip even in a dry day if you are not careful. Proper footwear is highly recommended! On top of the trail, it's a great view point of mountains (I believe it's Issaquah Alps). There's an little plateau area where you can walk around, take pictures, sit, rest, picnic, etc. I normally stayed on the top for 20 mins or so and headed down. I enjoyed the hike so much and I think I'd make it my regular hike spot! Hopefully, I can get more friends to join me :-)

    Cindy C.

    Oh man, this was one heck of a hike. Being from Texas, hiking is rarely scenic there. So when I got to Seattle, I knew I was going to hike as much as I could before going back to TX. A good friend told me about this trail and warned that the beginning and end are the steepest parts. He was right. The hike up is 3 miles and it took me about 2 hrs to summit. I went on a Tuesday morning at around 9am. Perfect time of day cause there weren't a lot of people on the trail. I summited and found that the views up there weren't mind blowing but they were nice. Running down the trail was pretty easy and it took me about 45 minutes to get to the bottom. The entire hike was quite a workout and now my glutes, hams and quads are painfully sore. The trail itself is well maintained and very scenic. Love love love this trail and I'll definitely be back.

    Doug T.

    I like the hike, the trail bed is relatively easy. the one thing I dislike about this trail is the number of flies on the route. I can only attribute it the the amount of dog feces left from un leashed or uncontrolled dogs.. as the non traveled trails are fly free.. dogs run off into the woods. go poop and release 1000's of flies from each crap.. I try the trail at night when the flies go down.

    Marcia D.

    The best little hike just got better! They paved the road and parking lot!! Woo hoo! No more pot holes! This hike is a northwest favorite! Miles of trails for all abilities, beautiful views for those willing to work a little harder and some of the best hiking close to the city!

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    Bobby N.

    My GF and I hiked Poo Poo Point. It took us practically an hour to find the trial head. It's tricky because the school is under construction and the signage is poor. Basically, after you get on 2nd ave, you drive through to the older high school bldgs, then all the way to the back. There is a small graveled parking lot near the softball field. There's a tiny yellow sign that nobody ever sees that says "Temporary trail relocation, follow fence along softball field." Can you tell I'm still bitter. Once you start your journey, the climb is never-ending. Then, you will randomly descend for a while followed by a sign that sign Poo Poo Point is a mile back from where you initially descended. But don't be discouraged, just keep swimming.. just keep swimming. It's worth it to get to summit! I can say, without a doubt, Poo Poo Point offers one of the most spectacular views of the west I've ever seen!! You nearly get to see the entire coast beyond Bellevue. One of the most romantic hikes I've been on. I just wish it was only accessible to hikers. We were gasping by the time we reached the top only to see two people in a car drive to the top. Unfair!!

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    A good hike for the exercise, the length and altitude change arent too hard but not too easy. However, the view from the top is lacking.

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    Pickering Trail - Pickering Barn

    Pickering Trail

    4.5(2 reviews)
    6.1 mi

    "Tales of Trails and Tea Houses" April - September, 2022…read moreMy new theme for some of my yelp reviews for this year! My husband and I are planning on exploring a new trail and a new tea house for our monthly dates for the 6 warmer months of this year! :) Welll... I am glad that my husband and I decided to explore this trail today for our monthly date for April, but it was not altogether an entirely pleasant experience for us, which is why I have deducted one star. This trail is entirely paved and there are almost no inclines to it, so "trail" is a slight misnomer (at least, how I think of a trail, that is). The entire trail is a paved, wide, cement path with about 2 feet of grass on either side of it on most parts of this trail. The trail has only very slight inclines. So, we most definitely did not need to be wearing our hiking boots! Almost any sort of walking shoes would be just fine to wear here. The trail is more like a wide sidewalk through a park/wetland than it is like a hiking trail. There are some beautiful trees, plants, and greenery to feast one's eyes on along this trail, and there is a wetland to one side of the trail. Please do not step off of the paved path if you decide to explore this trail, so as not to disturb the wildlife. We liked it that there was almost no one on this trail today other than us. We saw a lady walking her dog, and we saw one other couple walking along the trail. There was an 80% chance of rain today, so we wore rain coats and brought an umbrella, but fortunately our time here ended up falling in between today's intermittent rains. Apparently the Pickering Barn, which is in the middle of the Pickering Trail, is available to rent out for events. There was a beautiful wedding there today, and we saw the wedding party out near the trail getting their photos taken. It warmed my heart to see that the bridesmaids all had the groomsmen's suit jackets on. At 42 degrees, today was not a warm April day in Issaquah. How thoughtful of the gentlemen. We saw one tiny, beautiful, black and white bird. This beautiful bird was the extent of the wildlife that we saw on this trail today. We have a bird book, but there are so many neat birds in the PNW that I am not able to identify very many types of birds on sight. This bird was a joy to behold, however, whatever it is called. We couldn't get a photo of it; it flew off too quickly. There is a connector trail on one end of the Pickering trail to Lake Sammamish State Park, and a connector trail on the other end to a couple of other, smaller parks. We started at the Pickering Barn and walked to the end of the trail one way (about a 10 - 15 minute walk), then walked back and walked to the other end of the trail. At both ends of the trail, the trail dips under 2 busy traffic overpasses. Underneath the low overpass that is built over a wide stream, which is located near to the connecting trail to Lake Sammamish State Park, there were some of the worst stenches that my husband and I have ever smelled in our entire lives. We were both unable to place exactly what the complex blend of multiple different stenches was made up of. It was just horrible! Walk underneath the lowest overpass at your own risk! I have visited Issaquah countless times in the past, since my Sister's first husband and some of his family is from Issaquah, and my Sister and her first husband lived in Issaquah for several years, near his parents' home. However, over 95% of my visits to Issaquah have been for family events or to babysit my niece and nephew. So, I really haven't explored much of Issaquah other than visiting a handful of homes scattered among the beautiful forests of trees in this lovely city. This trail was a somewhat mediocre and slightly disappointing way to begin my Issaquah explorations. However, the trail did have only one other review here on yelp, so there wasn't much for me to go on. I actually really enjoy putting new places on the yelp map and/or adding a review and/or photos to a place that only has 1 or 2 reviews and little to no photos up for it, so that's on me. There were several tall office buildings, some of which are currently under construction, very near this trail. There are very few sections of this trail from which we could not hear busy traffic, which surprised me - since the trail is adjacent to a wetland, I guess I did not expect that. I was quite delighted by some of the botanicals along this trail, though. Like the bird, I don't know what most of them are called. However, it was hard for me to stop gazing at the beautiful willow tree near where the trail meets the path to the Pickering barn. I love willow trees. I doubt we'd return, but I feel like avoiding walking under the lower overpass near the wide stream would've made our walk so much more pleasant overall, so perhaps someone else can learn from our experience. I'm not sure if the smell is worse after rains or not, but it does rain a lot here! Happy Hiking!

    I love this trail!…read more My work office recently moved to Issaquah and my office overlooks this trail. Since the weather seems to be improving, I decided to walk this trail during my lunch breaks. It is wonderful! It connects to the Sammamish Trail on the northern side, and it winds to the south to the Pickering Farm and the Pickering "commercial area", passing over bridges and through glades of trees, heady with the aroma of lilacs and sweet botanicals. Today alone, during my brief 30 minute walk, I saw up close and personal a magnificent blue jay, a crow wrestling with a small snake (and winning that battle, I might add - soundly!), a vibrant Monarch butterfly that flew so close to me, I could touch it, and lots of folks out with their dogs. What a great way to escape the corporate world, if just for a brief respite.

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    Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park - Baked clay from coal fire, aquarium bound

    Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park

    4.4(56 reviews)
    7.8 mi

    A trail is right outside my home! Walk a few feet and take a quick trail run, walk or hike…read more Whatever your mood wants. The level on most trails are gentle uphill. You can take your dog, family or out of town visitors to show them the beauty of our forested natural neighborhood without them being overwhelmed. I personally loved trail running when I was younger and would go out most days . Now I mostly hike or walk the trail to take a break from working remote. I feel lucky to have this beautiful gem so close by! Beware on weekends in nice weather the parking fills up quickly, but you can usually find a spot most weekdays.

    Cougar Mountain has some great trails with a variety of difficulty levels throughout. Once a coal…read moremining area, a lot of work has been done over the years to help nature be nature and restore things as they should be, complete with lots of trails so that us humans can enjoy and obverse what's going on in our environment. Trails are well maintained and clearly marked. Please stay on them! Yes, there are some fun caves that are left over from the mines, no I will not tell you where they are, because they are extremely dangerous and you never know when there's going to be a problem. Either way, it's a great place to go as far (or not) as you'd like. Parking can get a little crazy depending on which trailhead you're aiming for and it's good to come earlier in the day. Also keep in mind that Cougar Mountain isn't just some cute, random name. Know what wildlife lives here, how to handle yourself, and remember that you're the trespasser.

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