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CHS 2 Hike - Poo Poo Point from Tiger Mountain Trailhead

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 2 Hike - Poo Poo Point from Tiger Mountain Trailhead

Did you hear that? If you listen closely, you may still hear the ghostly whistle of the logging train going “poot-poot” that earned the summit its folksy name of Poo Poo Point. We will likely see trillium, bleeding heart, yellow violets, early spring flowers, as we meander up the trail. And if we are really lucky, we may see paragliders taking off, and may wish to take that same leap one day! CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph)

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E. Andrea Shadrach
E. Andrea Shadrach
Primary Leader
  • moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.2 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,600 ft
  • Pace: 2-3 MPH

Sturdy waterproof footwear and trekking poles are recommended.

 Pit toilets available at the TH. They may not be well maintained. Please bring your own toilet paper.

 Please bring small, energizing snacks that are easily consumed during our short 5-minute breaks that you can eat on the go! A treat will be provided during our bunch break, a well-deserved energizing GF treat as we relax at the summit. If Mt. Rainier is out, we can decide to hike down about a half mile to eat our snack with an amazing view. 

My co-leader, Yu-Chin, and I are looking forward to sharing this 3.7-mile out and back hike with you. More details about this hike will be provided in the “Hello Hiker” email.

Location: High Point Trailhead, Issaquah WA.

 Meeting Time:  7:45am   Boots on the Trail:  8:00am

 Directions: From I-90 East; Take Exit-20; Turn right on 270th; Right on 79th; and Continue to the large parking lot.  https://maps.app.goo.gl/E7jpkbyMDXW9rzAD7

 Parking Pass/ Permits:  WA State Discover Pass is required. A single day pass is available to print here.

 Carpooling:  There is ample parking. However, please reach out to other participants on the roster who have indicated that they are willing to carpool to make arrangements.

 Route:  https://www.gaiagps.com/public/94tfJknsIGPpS60xTZRUHfNz

Weather: Please check the local weather the night before and the morning of the hike at  NWS for Poo Poo Pt.   If the trail conditions and or the weather is unfavorable, the hike will be canceled or rescheduled for a different location.

Route/Place

Poo Poo Point from Tiger Mountain Trailhead

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Ten Essential Systems

  1. Navigation (map & compass)
  2. Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen)
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
  5. First-aid supplies
  6. Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
  7. Repair kit and tools
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)
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