Iverson Railroad Trail

Issaquah Alps

updated 1 month ago

The Iverson Railroad Trail in the Issaquah Alps is reported to be in good condition, with no snow as of August 16 and July 19. The road is suitable for all vehicles. Overgrown sections, particularly with thorny blackberry bushes, were noted on July 19 and the Connector trail became overgrown after crossing a gravel road on June 27. Bikers are present and considerate, with designated lanes on some routes, and hikers are advised to yield. Some trails are also shared with mountain bikers, requiring awareness.

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Yes, there are some overgrown sections with thorny blackberry bushes reported as of July 19. The Connector trail also became overgrown after crossing a gravel road on June 27.

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Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain

Well maintained trail shared with bikers. Foot traffic was nonexistent other than us. Bike traffic was the only others on trail, and they were all very considerate and low speed keeping it very safe.H...

Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain

Sometimes you’re surrounded by berries that you think are edible but don’t eat to be on the safe side, and that’s ok. This is one of those hikes. Make sure you’re good at identifying red huckleberries...

Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain

Hiked/ran Iverson and Connector and possibly other trails… it was a bit of a wandering session. Didn’t make it to any of the peaks, just enjoyed exploring. Trails were mostly great - the Connector tra...

Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain

This hike had a little bit of everything and would make a decent intro to out of town guests, especially if they want views and don’t mind sharing some trails with mountain bikers. When Mt Rainier is ...

Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain

Started out from the parking lot, which has been improved this last year and a large new parking lot next to it.   The parking lot is now paved and there is another toilet in the newer parking lot. It...

Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain

I've been hesitant to hike Middle Tiger after the timber harvest, but I was pleasantly surprised at how it turned out. The trail mostly stays in the forest until you're right at the summit of Middle T...

Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain

Our group of seven senior hikers set out from the renovated Tiger Summit trailhead on a Friday morning, arriving around 9:30 to find about a dozen cars already in the lot. We started on the Iverson Tr...

Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain

Our group of senior hikers, Laurie, Len, Scott and I met at the "new" DNR Tiger Summit parking lot off of Highway 18. The rebuilt parking lot was opened on March 20th and is now paved with more parkin...

Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain

WTA: Please update the description of the trail 'custers-bridge-middle-tiger-loop' which indicates no view at the top of Middle Tiger.  In fact, after the recent logging, there are splendid views over...

Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain

I parked in the gravel lot on the roadside of SR-18, at Tiger Summit. Use the dirt road to get to the trailhead, which is on the west side of the new, yet-to-open, parking lot. The trail climbs for th...