Tradition Lake Plateau

Wander family-friendly trails at the base of Tiger Mountain Quick Facts: Location: Issaquah Alps Distance: more than 8.9 miles of trails Elevation Gain: up to 250 feet Contact: Washington DNR and City of Issaquah Recommended Guidebook: Urban Trails Eastside (Mountaineers Books) Notes: Discover Pass required; parking lot fills fast on weekends requiring street parking (permissible…

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Margaret’s Way to Debbie’s View

Excellent views on the quiet Issaquah Alp Quick Facts: Location: Squak Mountain, Issaquah Alps Land Agency: King County Parks, Washington State Parks Distance: 7.0 miles Elevation Gain: 1600 feet Contact:  Squak Mountain State Park and King County Parks Green Trails Map: Green Trails Cougar Mtn/ Squak Mtn No. 203S Notes: dogs permitted on leash Recommended…

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Squak Mountain East Ridge– discover the quiet Issaquah Alp

Quick Facts: Location: Issaquah Alps Land Agency: Washington State Parks Roundtrip: 8.0 miles Elevation Gain: 2000 feet Green Trails Map: Cougar Mountain/ Squak Mountain No. 203S Contact: Washington State Parks and Mountains to Sound Greenway Recommended Resource: Urban Trails Eastside  Notes: Dogs must be leashed. Good to Know: snow-free winter hike, trail less taken, dog-friendly (on-leash), kid-friendly,…

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