West Tiger 1

Issaquah Alps

updated 2 months ago

This report from July 6, 2026 indicates that West Tiger 1 is snow-free and the trail is in good condition. The road is suitable for all vehicles, and no bugs were reported. The trail is noted for its purple and white wildflowers, particularly along the Seattle View trail. While the hiker's hut at West Tiger 1 is present, the summit views are described as less scenic than West Tiger 2 due to fencing and FCC warnings.

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As of July 6, 2026, the trail was in good condition and snow-free. The report specifically mentions the presence of purple and white wildflowers along the Seattle View trail.

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Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain

Purple flowers all the way down!Pretty normal hike up to west tiger 3 following cabal line ->  Tiger Mountain Trail --> K3. Good shade not to hot and great conditions. Pressed on to West Tiger 1 for f...

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

Beautiful hike to West Tiger 3 --> 2 --> 1. It's very easy to navigate. Wildflowers are a highlight. I arrived at 9 am on a Thursday and there was plenty of space in the parking lot. Bathrooms had TP ...

Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain

Left my snack pouch on the bench at WT1 Summiton Sun. 6/14/26. If you snag it I'll pay for shipping back to me----enjoy the snacks first! FOUR VOLCANO view day from the Tigers on an 8 mile loop of Wes...

Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain

Did not encounter any large blow-downs. Some short damp/mud sections and a few wildflowers. Partly sunny for most of the way up, but spitting rain at the top enough to get damp but not enough to get t...

Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain

Mosquitos are starting to come out, any time I took a break I was swarmed. Daisies and foxglove are beginning to bud. Unfortunately scotch broom has taken over west tiger 2 and weyerhauser has not don...

Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain

I hiked to West Tiger #1 and back from the High Point trailhead this morning. High Point trail -> Tiger Mountain Trail -> West Tiger RR -> Preston trailThe trails are in great condition, the soft trea...

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...

Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain

Tried the route described by Ca-kid on April 4 trip report, only in reverse. Thanks for the route suggestion! I liked the reverse because it let me ascend quickly on the main West Tiger 3 trail (which...

Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain

I arrived at the High Point trailhead around 9:30am and the parking lot was about 60% full. The outhouses were freshly stocked with TP and in good condition.I ascended via the Nook Trail and unmaintai...