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Rainier Trail - Issaquah
Issaquah Alps
updated 1 month ago
The Rainier Trail on Tiger Mountain currently presents a challenging but rewarding experience, with minor obstacles posing few problems. The trail is snow-free, and the road access is suitable for all vehicles, with no reported bug issues as of August 23. Hikers can expect steep, rocky, and dusty terrain, particularly on sections like Cable Line, which involves significant elevation gain in a short distance, sometimes requiring hands and knees to navigate. Despite the difficulty, it's considered a great starting point for those seeking a vigorous workout and a sense of accomplishment. Poles are recommended for assistance on the ascent.
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What hikers ask about Rainier Trail - Issaquah
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Minor obstacles are posing few problems on the Rainier Trail, according to a report from August 23. The trail is otherwise described as pebbly and rocky in steep sections.
Yes, the road to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles as of August 23.
No, there were no reported bug issues on the Rainier Trail as of August 23.
A self-made loop that included the Rainier Trail, Cable Line, and Section Line covered approximately 7 miles with 2450' of elevation gain, as reported on August 23.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Older1 month 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...
Older7 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
My hiking group hiked to Poo Poo Point from Issaquah Community Center today.It was 40 degrees with clear blue skies when we headed down the Rainier Trail at 9:25.Our out and back hike clocked in at 9....
Older7 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
2/7/26 • Tradition Plateau LoopsParking:Lots of parking available. There were only 2 cars when we arrived around 1 PM (on a Saturday!)Route:Rainier Trail → Tradition Plateau Trail → Puget Power Trail ...
Older8 months ago
Issaquah Alps
Walked the Rainier Trail through Issaquah this first morning of the new year. Parking is easy and relatively plentiful at Confluence Park on the northern end of the trail but there are several other ...
Older17 months ago
Issaquah Alps
Lots of action on lower Tiger: fruit blossoms (photo 2), money plant near the high school (photo 1), trillium new and fading (photo 3), horsetails (photo 4), and many more.
Older17 months ago
Issaquah Alps
We hiked Poo Point from the Rainier Trail adjacent to Issaquah Community Center today.There was plenty of extended parking north of the Community Center. It was 48 degrees with clear blue skies when w...
Older19 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands
On this beautiful sunny spring-like day we began our meander starting at the Issaquah Community Center walking south to visit Jakob Two Trees. He is the first troll to have a pony tail. He has a pony ...
Older19 months ago
Issaquah Alps
I enjoyed a brisk 30-minute out-and-back on this trail from 7:40-8:10 a.m. before an all-day WTA work party on the Eastside trail on Squak The birds are out in force - since the snow melted it feels ...
Older20 months ago
Issaquah Alps
Hiked Weds. 1/22 starting from the Issaquah Community Center, joining The Rainier Trail there and walking thru the full parking lot on 2nd Ave SE, aka the South of the High School Lot. Trail 100% clea...
Older22 months ago
Issaquah Alps
Hiked the rainier trail just after the wind died down, a sleepless night in the storm. There are a lot of trees down between the town and 2nd. I had to climb around and through them and one section ne...