Trip

Day Hike - Poo Poo Point from High Point Trailhead

A fun loop hike from Tiger Mountain TH to Poo Poo Point, returning via another route for variety. This hike will cover an interesting & easy traverse of the Gap Creek canyon bowl on the way to Poo Poo Point, where we may catch a view of the paragliders. Mentored hike for new hike leader.

Wed, Mar 8, 2023
Committee: Seattle Hiking Committee
Activity Type: Day Hiking
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Moderate
Leader Rating: Moderate
Mileage: 7.1 mi
Elevation Gain: 1,600 ft
High Point Elevation: 2,058 ft
Pace: 2 mph

Availability: 2 (8 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: FULL (2 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Meeting place and time

7:30am at Tiger Mountain Trailhead (47.52956, -121.99555), located at the west end of SE 79th St, Issaquah (labeled "Highpoint Trailhead" in Google Maps). Discover Pass required. Please arrive a few minutes early and be geared up and ready to hike by 7:30am. We'll leave by 7:45 if there are any no-shows.

Leader's notes

A great workout at 7.1 miles round trip and 1,600' total elevation gain, targeting 4-5 hours. Most of the elevation gain is in the first 2 miles. On the way up we'll follow the Nook, Upper Section Line, and West Tiger Railroad Grade Trails through the Gap Creek canyon traverse. At Poo Poo Point we'll have a 10-minute break for snacks & views, then return via Poo Poo Point Trail. Note: Sections of this hike are steep and may include snow or ice - participants must carry and be comfortable using microspikes. Hiking poles optional.

This hike will happen rain or shine, unless there is severe weather predicted.

Planned route, including elevation profile (Gaia seems to overestimate the total gain): https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=11.9/-122.0255/47.5169&pubLink=0m5rjro0HPulKIWh1RRY7n0p&trackId=bc522cbb-486d-4ea1-882b-80fceb6ef55d

Route/Place

West Tiger Mountain Railroad Grade

Recommended Maps:
Green Trails Tiger Mtn No. 204S
See full route/place details.

Roster

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

Navigation
Headlamp
Sun protection
First aid
Knife
Fire
Shelter
Extra food
Extra water
Extra clothes

Also:

Microspikes
Discover Pass (one per vehicle, for parking at the trailhead)
Ten Essentials should include special attention for winter conditions (e.g., extra emergency warm clothing)

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