Distance
5.6 miles roundtrip
Trail Guide
West Tiger 3 Trail
5.6 mi roundtrip · 2,000 ft gain · Moderate · Tiger Mountain (West Tiger 3)
Trail Stats
Elevation Gain
2,000 ft
Highest Point
2,522 ft
Trailhead Elevation
520 ft
Difficulty
Moderate
Trail Type
Out And Back
Features
City skyline views
Second growth forest
Year-round access
Technical Notes
Popular training hike close to Seattle. Well-maintained with steady switchbacks. Summit views of Seattle, Bellevue, and the Olympics. Can combine with West Tiger 2 and 1 for a longer day. Trail is muddy in wet seasons. Good year-round conditioning hike.
Getting There
Trailhead
Tiger Mountain Trailhead (High Point)
SE 79th St, Issaquah, WA
Parking: ~80 spaces
From Seattle
18 mi · 25 min drive
I-90 East to Exit 20. Turn right on SE 79th St. Follow to the Tiger Mountain State Forest trailhead parking lot.
Planning Details
Best Season
Year-round
Dogs Allowed
Yes
Required Pass
Discover Pass
Annual: $35.00 · Day: $11.50
Mountain
Tiger Mountain (West Tiger 3) · 2,522 ft · Issaquah Alps
Avalanche Forecast
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