Tiger Mountain Trail

Getting There

High Point Trailhead

Take Exit 20 (High Point) off of I-90, a few miles east of Issaquah and turn south on 270th Ave SE. Just a few yards south of I-90, turn right onto SE 79th St and continue west. The pavement ends in 0.4 miles where a gate is open each day from dawn until dusk. Continue through the gate and park in the lot. If you arrive before dawn or plan to come out after dusk, park on the road east of the gate.

Tiger Mountain Trailhead

Take Exit 17 (Front Street) off of I-90, and turn south onto Front Street. At the south end of Issaquah, Front Street becomes Issaquah-Hobart Road. At 8.5 miles from I-90 and just before the SR-18 overpass, turn left onto Tiger Mountain Road SE. Drive 0.2 miles and park along the left shoulder of the road.There is no official trailhead.

on the trail

Hike from the High Point Trailhead to the Tiger Mountain Trail (TMT) trailhead or visa versa.

Notes

• Set up a car shuttle or key exchange.
• Consider short sides trip to West Tiger 2 & 3 and Middle Tiger.

INFORMATION FOR LEADERS

• 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.

• Suitable Activities: Day Hiking
• Seasons: Year-round
• Weather: View weather forecast

• Difficulty: Very Strenuous
• Length: 16.0 mi
• Elevation Gain: 2,500 ft
• High Point: 2,500 ft

• Land Manager: Tiger Mountain NRCA & State Forest
• Parking Permit Required: Discover Pass
• Recommended Party Size: 12
• Maximum Party Size: 12
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12