Level of difficulty: Flat to moderate. Setting: Tiger Mountain State Forest is a “working forest,” managed for several purposes including recreation, wildlife and fish habitat, and timber production.

Facilities: Two parking lots: East Tiger Mountain Summit Parking Lot (also called “Lower Trailhead”) and Tiger Summit Trailhead (also called “Upper Trailhead”). Big enough to hold about 100 cars. The ...

In the Issaquah Alps, West Tiger Mountain offers hikers the most possibilities, with a variety of activities, ranging from epic routes to long-distance trail runs to strolls. The Tiger Mountain Trail ...

Hike description: The calendar says spring is here even though there is plenty of evidence to the contrary. As things get a little warmer — but not much drier — hikers are eager to start strengthening ...

ISSAQUAH, Wash. – Just a few dozen yards up an old Tiger Mountain State Forest trail, Sam Jarrett suddenly veered off route, stepped over a mossy log and ducked into the woods. There, stashed away ...

Hiking Tiger Mountain is like eating oatmeal -- it may not be your favorite, but you know it's good for you. Thankfully there's much to love about Tiger Mountain, especially with short winter days and ...

Hike description: Truth or dare? This is how the tale of “Zoe and the Swamp Monster” begins. The story about Zoe the raccoon confronting rumors of an evil swamp monster is the highlight of this short ...

Hikers are treated to views even before reaching the top of West Tiger 3 in Tiger Mountain State Forest. Craig Hill [email protected] Hike description: The calendar says spring is here even ...

The Swamp Trail at Tiger Mountain State Forest is highlighted by a children’s story that’s told with signs along the path. The sign is misleading. The hike is 1.2 miles. Craig Hill ...