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.

GETTING THERE

Take Exit 17 off of I-90 and turn south onto Front Street.To reach the northern trailhead, turn left at the light at Sunset Way and in two blocks turn right on 2nd Ave SE. In about 0.3 miles, turn left on SE Evans Street. The pavement ends beyond 4th Pl SE (watch for potholes). Follow SE Evans Street as it eventually bends sharply to the right and, beyond the Sportsmen's Club, dead ends at the trailhead. There is room for about six cars to park at the trailhead, and room for many more along the wide shoulders of the approaching street. There are no facilities here.

ON THE TRAIL

Follow the High School Trail for about a mile to the intersection with the Poo Poo Point Trail. Turn right and hike the Poo Poo Point Trail to the north and south viewpoints.

INFORMATION FOR LEADERS

Permits

  • Permits are required in this area for all fee-based (course-related) activities, regardless of group size.  Leaders may list trips at this route/place with the understanding that they need to verify that a permit has been obtained before running the trip (if required as outlined above). Permit applications are submitted to WA Department of Natural Resources annually in December. Please contact info@mountaineers.org with any additional questions. More details about permitting on WA DNR land as it applies to Mountaineers trips, as well as our current year Land Use License, can be found here.
  • Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
  • Length: 6.6 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,100 ft
  • 1,928 ft
Map
  • Green Trails Tiger Mtn No. 204S
Activities

Upcoming Activities

Day Hike - Poo Poo Point via High School Trail

Day Hiking Trip
This is a conditioning hike geared to Seattle Mountaineers Youth Clubs parents and volunteers, but
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Fri, Dec 8, 2023
No Prerequisites
2 participants
Registration closed Dec 6
Foothills Branch
Ana Maria Feito
Qualified Youth Leader

Frontcountry Trail Run - Poo Poo Point via High School Trail

Trail Running Trip
What better way to catch a glimpse of reindeer pulling a sleigh than from Poo
Difficulty: Moderate
Sun, Dec 24, 2023
No Prerequisites
7 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Dec 22
Foothills Branch
Brad Peacock

Seattle MAC - Conditioning Hike - Poo Poo Point

Youth Youth activity: Mountaineers Adventure Club
A conditioning hike to help prepare and train for backpack trips, longer backpack trips, glacier
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Sat, Jan 27, 2024
Prerequisites
9 participants 1 chaperone
Registration closes Jan 25
Seattle Branch
Stephanie Gilbert
Qualified Youth Leader

Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley February Hikes - Poo Poo Point via High School Trail

Day Hiking Field trip: Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley
***Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all
Difficulty: Moderate
Sat, Feb 10, 2024
Prerequisites
6 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
David Judish

February Winter Conditioning Run: 6+ miles - Poo Poo Point via High School Trail

Trail Running Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series
Winter Trail Running Conditioning Course runs from 6+ miles. You will need to complete 2
Difficulty: Moderate
Tue, Feb 27, 2024
No Prerequisites
8 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now
Foothills Branch
Lei Wang

Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley March Hikes - Poo Poo Point

Day Hiking Field trip: Winter Hiking Series: I-90 Alley
***Trip initially open to Winter Hiking Series students. Trip will open for registration to all
Difficulty: Moderate
Sat, Mar 23, 2024
Prerequisites
6 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Feb 15; Instructor registration open now
Tacoma Branch
Mike Baker
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