Poo Poo Point
6 days ago
Colorful falling leaves now, soon to be muted brown
6 this month · 89 reports
Northwest Timber Trail
Issaquah Alps
updated 1 week ago
The Northwest Timber Trail is currently in good condition, with reports from November 1, 2026 indicating the trail was damp but not muddy, despite recent rain. Fall foliage was noted as being nice. The trail is snow-free, and the road is suitable for all vehicles. There were no bugs reported as of November 1, 2026. Parking at the main lot was nearly full around 9:45 am on November 1, 2026, suggesting it can get busy. Caution is advised for dogs due to the presence of mushrooms on the trail this time of year, as noted on November 1, 2026.
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What hikers ask about Northwest Timber Trail
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The road is suitable for all vehicles as of November 1, 2026. There were no issues reported regarding road access in the recent trip reports.
The trail was described as damp but not muddy as of November 1, 2026. Hikers should be aware of mushrooms on the trail, especially if hiking with dogs, as noted on November 1, 2026.
The main parking lot was almost full when one hiker arrived around 9:45 am on November 1, 2026. It is advisable to arrive early if planning to hike during peak times.
A former view of local mountains and Glacier Peak, previously enjoyed from a log sofa bench, is now blocked by growing Doug Fir trees planted by the DNR. This change was observed by October 20, 2026.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent1 week ago
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
This is a great trail for beginners/kids, or for stretching your legs after a weekend of Halloween partying (like me). The trail was clean with no trash or dog waste. Weather was perfect, and the fall...
Recent3 weeks ago
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
When I pulled into the big paved DNR parking lot at Tiger Summit off Highway 18, there were only a couple of other cars parked. I was doing a loop hike on trails I had last hiked back in 2018 when I l...
Older5 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
This is great trail – well developed, lots of parking, and good signage. Following the WTA directions, I pulled off SR18 into an overflow parking lot and headed up the forest road to the upper parking...
Older7 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
Good: there is a beautiful multi-level waterfall in the middle of the trail, we were properly impressed!Not so good:- Busy mountain bike traffic, especially closer to the trail head, doesn't facilitat...
Older7 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
A great day on the trail. Seven of us set out from the Tiger Summit Trailhead just after 9:00 AM in cool, crisp air — perfect for a rigorous climb, though layers were coming off before long.We started...
Older9 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
sometimes I really struggle to get out the door when I didn't plan ahead. but once I'm at the trailhead I have never ever ever regretted heading out, even to somewhere nearby and familiar and without ...
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
The loop we hiked included many trails: Connector Trail, Northwest Timber Trail, Joyride Trail, Silent Swamp Trail, Preston Railroad Grade Trail, Bailout Trail, Crosshaul Trail and Masterlink Trail. I...
Older9 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
I hadn't hiked this trail in a long time, so I was curious how the hiker/cyclist mixed-use was faring. I was on the trail for about 2 hours (out and back) and encountered no hikers and 13 bikes. Not...
Older20 months ago
Issaquah Alps
This is my absolute first review on WTA. The reason is because I feel it's very important to relay the NW Timber Trail is absolutely a very busy mountain bike trail! Granted, the trail is dry and no...
Older21 months ago
Issaquah Alps
Grateful to have this trail to myself for Valentine's Day...a beautiful hush of snow blanketed the entire trail, but it was still fairly easy to navigate. I crossed several lovely bridges and hugged a...