Hike 3: Poo Poo Point

This past weekend we ventured to Issaquah, which is only about a 20 minute drive from Seattle. We were spoiled with another great sunny day so we planned a nice hike with a view.

Poo Poo Point, part of Tiger Mountain State Forest, was 7.5 miles roundtrip. We parked near Issaquah High School and went up until we reached the top at 1,850 feet. The view was pretty incredible and since the day was so clear, we could see Bellevue, Mt. Baker, Lake Sammamish, Squak Mountain and more.

We later learned that Poo Poo Point is named after the sounds that trains make when conductors blow the whistles. We didn't hear any trains on our hike, but we did hear several gun shots from a nearby gun range.


Brian at the top.

Mt. Baker in the distance.


Carla at the top.


The green astroturf that people are sitting on is actually a paragliding takeoff pad. Unfortunately we didn't see any paragliders that day.


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