Poo Poo Point
6 days ago
Colorful falling leaves now, soon to be muted brown
6 this month · 89 reports
High School Trail
Issaquah Alps
updated 6 days ago
The High School Trail is currently in good condition, with no snow reported as of November 4. Hikers can expect some wet spots and many fallen leaves, particularly on the lower sections, though the forest cover keeps much of the trail dry. A nice flow of water was observed under the large bridge at Many Creeks Valley on November 4. Parking in the small lot off of 2nd in Issaquah is limited to 6-7 vehicles and can be congested, even on weekdays. Owl activity has been reported, with one hiker experiencing an attack on August 18.
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What hikers ask about High School Trail
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The parking lot located off of 2nd in Issaquah is very small, holding only 6-7 cars at best. It can become congested, with two cars noted as taking up spots for months in one report from November 4.
One hiker reported being attacked by an owl at the junction of the High School Trail and Adventure Trail on August 18. This is noted as a possible territorial behavior for the time of year. Additionally, there are many fallen leaves and some wet spots on the trail as of November 4.
Contrary to expectations that it might be dry, a nice flow of water was observed under the large bridge at Many Creeks Valley on November 4.
Crowds can vary, with a report from November 4 noting a significant increase in hikers on the High School Trail during the descent, comparable to a Saturday in June, with a total of 36 hikers/runners observed. However, earlier in the morning and on the approach to Poo Poo Point, the trails were not busy.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Fresh6 days ago
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
I met my hiking buddy Jeno at 6:00 AM this morning in the small parking lot off of 2nd in Issaquah located near Issaquah High School. There were two cars ahead of us in the lot and my sidekick who h...
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
Took the ST 556 from South Bellevue Station to get to the trailhead off of E Sunset Way. The bus runs every 15 minutes every day and drops you off right at the trailhead. The trails to get to Poo Poo ...
Older2 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
Cable Line is not for beginners. I climbed up Cable Line to WT3, then came down Section Line Trail to High School Trail to Rainier Trail to Tradition Plateau to Puget Power Trail back to Cable Line Tr...
Older2 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
I was attacked by an owl at the junction of the high school trail and adventure trail around 7pm. This isn't an unusual time of year for territorial owl behavior so it's important to be aware. I I sus...
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...
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
As the header suggests, I strung together a number of trails to make a loop. I started and ended at East Sunset Way Trailhead. Trailhead to Trailhead the loop in ten miles. I came by transit (Rt 554)....
Older5 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
This is a companion piece tolast week's trip report, but with a different aim. I wanted to visitthe 1925 train-wreck sitefrom Issaquah, requiring a long traverse from the High School Trail up to the O...
Older6 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
I successfully attempted to summit East Tiger Mountain from Issaquah, and boy oh boy, did this have it all for an adventure! Miles and miles of hiking, great birdwatching, getting lost on dead ends, a...
Older8 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
My hiking group hiked Talus Rocks today. We met at the East Sunset Way Th at 9:00. Two cars were in the lot when we pulled in. It was overcast skies and 42 degrees. This trailhead has no toilet so pla...
Older8 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
A nice figure 8 loop of sorts today, for our two hikers and two dogs. We started from the Bill Ramos Trailhead (still called East Sunset Way Trailhead on most maps), and ascended to West Tiger #2 for ...