Poo Poo Point via High School Trail

Trip

Day Hike - Poo Poo Point via High School Trail

Hike 6.6 miles round trip, gaining 1,800 feet of elevation on the High School Trail to Poo Poo Point in the Tiger Mountain State Forest. Enjoy views of the Issaquah lowlands and paragliders from Poo Poo Point on clear days. This will be a conditioning hike, maintaining a steady pace of 2 mph to the top. We will meet at the Issaquah Highschool parking lot and start hiking at 8a.

  • Easy/Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.9 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,670 ft
  • Pace: 2-2.5 mph
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  • FULL (2 capacity)
  • Tue, Jan 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM
  • Thu, Feb 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Poo Poo Point via the Highschool Trail is a great winter conditioning hike. Our top goal will be safety, followed by fun. We are going to aim for an uphill pace of  2-2.5 mph, going a little faster on the downhill. 

We will meet at the Issaquah Highschool parking lot and start hiking at 8a.

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Poo Poo Point via High School Trail


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Required Equipment

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Some hikers may find poles handy for the steeper sections.

The Ten Essentials

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