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. We'll maintain a steady pace of 1.5-1.7 mph to the top. We will meet at the Issaquah Highschool parking lot and start hiking at 11am. Please note that this is a mentored hike so the hike leader can qualify to become an approved official hike leader.

Contacts

Jacob DesCamp

Primary Leader

Nancy Temkin

Mentor

Qualified Youth Leader

Mon, Apr 13, 2026
Committee: Foothills Hiking Committee
Activity Type: Day Hiking
Audience: Adults, All Who Qualify

Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Leader Rating: Easy
Mileage: 6.6 mi
Elevation Gain: 2,100 ft
Pace: 1.5-1.7 mph

Availability: FULL, 1 on waitlist (10 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: FULL (2 capacity)
Registration Open: Thu, Mar 26, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Registration Closed: Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Leader's notes

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 1.5-1.7 mph and being careful on the downhill to keep our knees happy.

Meeting place and time

We will meet at the Issaquah Highschool parking lot and start hiking at 11am. We will be on the far east side of the parking lot closest to the fence and the bottom of Tiger Mountain. Please arrive by 10:45 so you have time to use the portable toilet and make gear adjustments. We plan to circle up at 11am to do brief introductions and begin hiking. We will not wait for more than 15 minutes before we hit the trail. Please arrive on time and be ready to hike at 11am!

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