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West Tiger 2
Issaquah Alps
updated 1 month ago
The trails in the West Tiger 2 area are generally in good condition, with no snow reported as of August 23. Hikers should be aware of two significant blowdowns on Cable Line trail, one at 1,062 ft and another near the top at 1,987 ft, as noted in August 15. These blowdowns are currently stable but pose overhead hazards. Additionally, some steeper sections of the trails are eroded, with loose dirt and pebbles making descents slick, as reported on August 15. Wildflowers were noted along the trails in mid-July and July. Parking at the Tiger Mountain Trailhead was about 1/3 full early on August 23 and mostly full by mid-morning.
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There are two significant overhead blowdowns on Cable Line trail, one at 1,062 ft and another near the top at 1,987 ft, as of August 15. They are currently stable and do not appear ready to fail but present overhead hazards.
Yes, some steeper sections of the trails are eroded with loose dirt and pebbles, making descents slick as of August 15. Hikers should watch their footing.
On August 23, the Tiger Mountain Trailhead parking lot was about 1/3 full around 7:30 am and mostly full by 10:30 am.
One report from July 15 mentioned seeing two small bears scurrying in the woods.
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Older1 month ago
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
Started at Tiger Mountain Trailhead parking lot around 7:30am, about 1/3 full.Took West Tiger 3 up, good conditions on trail. Tiger 3 was shrouded in fog, so no real view. Took West Tiger 2 over to We...
Older1 month ago
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
Two significantoverhead blowdownsremain on Cable Line — likely from last year — and both create noticeable overhead hazards. They’re currently well‑anchored and don’t appear ready to fail, but hikers ...
Older2 months ago
Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
Steady and steep, but doable. I had done poo poo point a few days back, and this was noticeably harder. I was alone for most of the hike so every rustle in the brushes was alarming. I saw 2 small bear...
Older2 months ago
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
TL;DR: Did a 6.5 mile/2415 foot loop from the Cable Line trailhead. The wildflowers up in the clearcut are at or near peak. There is a decent amount of foxglove and daisies up along the main trail fro...
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
I haven't been up Tiger in a few years, and wow, what a difference a few years have made to the clearcut. Most of the logged area has now turned green, the saddle between WT3 and WT2 has some shrubs e...
Older3 months ago
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...
Older4 months ago
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...