Trip

Day Hike - Poo Poo Point

A classic and fun hike in Issaquah to iconic Poo Poo point. This hike follows a short but steep trail with many stone steps with viewpoints along the way of Mount Rainier, then continuing on to Poo Poo Point (1.9 miles from the trailhead) where we may see paragliders (always a fun sighting!), weather-permitting. Note: this is a mentored hike for Rayda Mirzaa

Sat, Jun 3, 2023
Committee: Seattle Hiking Committee
Activity Type: Day Hiking
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Leader Rating: Easy
Mileage: 4.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 1,650 ft

Availability: 1 (12 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Meeting place and time

Meet: at the Poo Poo point-Chirico trailhead at 6:45 AM - Boots on the ground at 7:00 AM

Leader's notes

Look forward to enjoying this iconic hike with you on the beautiful East Side! This hike is short but a great workout and rewards you with awesome views of Rainier and the east side where we can enjoy watching paragliders sail across the sky, if the weather permits.

Quick Facts

Meeting time and place: 6:45 AM at the Trailhead.
Parking: No pass needed (though parking lot might be crowded).
Required equipment: 10 essentials
Facilities: There are two picnic tables at the Point, and there is a Clivus toilet. There is no regular water source.

Carpooling: For those who would like to carpool, please review, and follow the Mountaineers guidance here

Directions to Trailhead: Take exit 17 off of I-90 and turn right onto Front Street, through to the gravel parking lot on the left in approximately 3 miles from I-90. Please note that parking lot can be crowded during the weekends, in which case there's overflow parking across the street that costs $5 (in cash)

Hike

We’ll stop on the way up to enjoy the nice views. We will have a nice break at Poo Poo point for a snack/lunch stop. We won’t have formal stops before that, but we can break at least once per hour for snacks, water, etc.

Gear

Please remember to bring your ten essentials and appropriate layers for the weather.

This trip is open to club members and guests over age 18 years.

Route/Place