tiger mountain

There are tones of trails on all sides of Tiger Mt and depending which one you take there are fantastic views of Mt Rainier to the south or Lake Sammamish to the North West.

We decided to explore Tiger Mountain from the High Point entrance, hiking up the trail from the main parking lot rather than get the Discovery Pass to drive up to the lot closer to trail entrances. Even after a wet week in Seattle (first week of November), the trail wasn't too muddy. Then after arriving at the trailheads, we decided to hike the Tradition Lake trail and then take the Powerline trail for a complete hike around the lake. The weather was beautiful. There were a few people out, many with dogs (on leashes). It's nice to see a place where you can take your dogs and I was wishing I had mine with me at the time. Good birdwatching spots at certain spots along the lake as well.

We needed a hike for guests who wanted to see the beauty of Washington State without the physical exertion needed for many trails. The Lake Trail was a great choice. There were no steep slopes and the views were great. Even in the summer, the temperatures on the trail were moderated by tree cover. An excellent choice under the right circumstances.

Tiger Mountain was always a favorite for my family as we raised three lively sons. The trails are a mix of very easy to slightly challenging. And there are many surprises to be found on various trails. The Talus Caves (caves made from a long-ago rock slide that left holes between the rocks to climb through) were always a target for our hikes when the kids were young. The cave entrances were just the right size for the boys but too small for dad - so leaving was sometimes like a game of "Whack a Mole" - just when you think you've got them out another head pops up from another hole and you are back on the chase.If you are adventurous enough to make it all the way to the top of Tiger Mountain you are rewarded with a great territorial view, including nearby Cougar Mountain. With the winds blowing on the gentle South slope its a great treat to lay there and take inventory of all the cloud animals as they pass over you. Plenty of fauna and animals around to do some environmental training. A few fun creeks to temporarily dam to teach early engineering skills.All-in-all a really fun place for a family outing. It also works as a great get-away hike when the opportunity presents itself and you don't want to go on a long drive to a trail head. Enjoy

We hiked up Tiger Mountain Trail about 7 miles round trip. The well marked trail took us by gorgeous scenery, and beautiful views. Old growth forests, streams, even the logged areas had breathtaking views. We saw lots of wildlife including a bear. Take water and snacks. Dress in layers. As you get to the top of Tiger peak the trail becomes very steep. There aren't any vistas at the peak, but the trip is worth it for the scenery along the way.

DNR has a terrible time keeping up with the maintenance needs on the road into the parking lot. Even folks with Discover Passes (which are necessary only if you park beyond the gate) are filling up the paved portion of the access road now. The pot-holes re-appear within weeks of the periodic grading of the road beyond the pavement, and have become so deep my frame scrapes regardless of the path chosen. Yeah, the parking lot is overflowing on the weekends with people who have paid the state for the privilege, so it would seem some of those $$$ could be brought back here to do more than simply running a grader over the road, a job that never does more than temporarily filling the holes with loose gravel. I love Tiger, and am up it weekly in my attempt to stay in shape, but I sure wish DNR and Issaquah would take note of its well-deserved popularity and pave the last few hundred yards into the parking lot.

The sky is the limit as to the number of options for hiking trails and total mileage, all walking distance from my home in Newcastle. Well maintained trails and something for every age and ability. Look for mines, look at the scenery, look for history, look around and if you aren't careful , you can find your car in Newcastle and yourself in Issaquah! The trails are good for walking and running, carry water and snacks and your phone.

Trails abound on Tiger Mountain, only a short distance east from Issaquah. You need the Discover Pass to use the parking lots, but can avoid it by parking on the road using the High Point Rd. exit from I-90. There are options for all hiking abilities. Such a treasure to have so close to home.

We went up to watch the paragliders and had a great time. The area is pretty busy but parking was no problem. Hiking trails in the area are well maintained - nice spot to spend an afternoon.

There are many trails that interconnect, so there are a lot of time choices. It does get crowded on week-ends because it is convenient. These hikes are great for Fall and Spring, when I do not see many hikers. And, the "trail runners" tend to use only the steep and well used trails. Dogs are supposed to be on a leash. Looking forward to the new latrines being fully installed.

A great place to do hiking and mountain biking. The eastern peak of the Issaquah Alps has everything from paragliding off Poo Poo Point to hiking the West Summit, Lake Tradition and many, many miles of great mountain biking.

Probably the most heavily travelled 2000 vertical feet in the region, Tiger has innumerable trails ranging from flat to straight up! I try to hike it once a week, and though it is very familiar, there are always new things to find and experience. Most begin from the Tradition Lake trailhead at the Highpoint Way exit from I-90. You need a DNR Discovery Pass to park in the dirt lot, but many folks park on the pavement just outside the gate where permits are not required.

First did this climb with a mountain bike, which was over my skill level. It's much more fun as a day hike. Not for the out of shape, but also great for kids that have at least a little energy.Beautiful views from the top, and a great place for a picnic and photos.Beware leaving valuables in your car at the bottom. This is a known car burglary zone.

Tiger Mountain has a lovely hiking trail which is occasionally in the clouds, which makes it even more fun...the trail is a great family activity...just pack some lunch and water....you will find it well worth yr time....and efforts.

This can either be an easy or an incredibly difficult hike. It is beautiful and we have always seen critters. Also a great place to geocache. My grandon found his first there