Green Mountain - Gold Creek Trail
4 months ago
Rhododendrons in bloom
40 reports
Big Tree Trail
Olympic Peninsula
updated 4 weeks ago
The Big Tree Trail is currently in excellent condition, with no snow reported. The road leading to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles. Recent reports from October 13 and October 11 indicate no significant bug issues. The trail itself is well-maintained and described as beautiful, featuring old-growth Doug Fir forest and a breathtaking "big tree" at the end. Maple foliage is currently turning color, adding to the scenic beauty, making it a magical experience for families with young children. Parking can be a consideration, with the upper lot filling up by mid-morning on weekends.
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The trail is reported to be in good condition as of October 13 and October 11. There are no reports of significant obstacles like blowdown or snow. The trail is described as well-marked and suitable for children.
Parking can be limited in the upper lot, with one report noting it was nearly full by 9:10 am on a Sunday. There is more space in the bottom lot, but this adds about 0.4 miles of uphill walking before reaching the trailheads.
Recent reports from October 13 and October 11 indicate no significant bug issues. One older report from July 18 mentioned that bugs were not too bad, though it also noted an old sign about a hornet nest.
One hiker mapped their varied route to be approximately 4.75 miles, recommending about 4 hours for families with young children, including stops. While mostly flat, it is suggested to plan for a longer outing if hiking with little ones.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent4 weeks ago
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
Beautiful hike, currently with maple foliage turning color. Great hike for a little kid - it feels very wild and magical despite being so short. I love this spot!
Tradition Lake Loop, Bus Trail, Big Tree Trail, Wetlands Trail & Swamp Trail — Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026
Older1 month ago
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
What a fun loop! We hiked this trail with 3 kids under 4, and the oldest (almost 4) was able to walk 95% of it! Very well-marked, even with all the various trails we took, it was easy to find our next...
Older3 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
We hiked to the big tree after attending Oliver! at the Kitsap Forest Theater, which is where the trailhead is located. Highly recommend both! The hike is a short walk down a ravine, through an old gr...
Older3 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
We arrived to the trailhead around 6 p.m. on a sunny Saturday. The trail is at the end of a cabin resort type place, clearly labeled, and a bathroom is nearby in fine condition. While there were clea...
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
It was a beautiful day to take a long sojourn on the north side of Tiger Mountain before summiting West Tiger No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3, then descending via the Talus Rock Trail. There are few surprises...
Older4 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
we had kids 4 years old to 8 years old hiking with us. The ferns on the side of the trail hit them in the face sometimes, but otherwise was kid friendly. The downhill at the beginning was a little st...
Older5 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Kitsap Peninsula
Easy day hike, we paired it with Dickerson Creek Falls trail.Parking was a bit hard to find but keep going past the area with the handmade mushrooms and woodworks building and there is a larger lot.Al...
Older6 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
Relaxing hike on a not so wet day. On Swamp Trail I took the Story section I’ve not done before. It holds a nice boardwalk over the wet swampy area and some large stinky skunk cabbage. There was also ...
Older6 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
Quick 5.5 mile 1000 foot loop around lower Tiger Mtn on Mother's Day.Tiger 3 was pretty busy with a steady stream of hikers, lost most of the crowds when we turned off onto the Talus Rocks trail 1.1 m...
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
I went on a meandering hike, first up to Poo Poo Point, then West Tiger No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3There are no real surprises up here. The snow from a month ago is long gone, and the ground was dry. Trai...