| AUGUST |
August 1, Sunday, 1:00pm
Tiger Mt’s Tradition Plateau – human and natural history
Emphasis on flowers/shrubs
2B*, 5 miles, 600’ gain
Dave Kappler, 425-392-3571
August 4, Wednesday, 9:30am
MIDWEEK HIKE
Cougar Mt – Licorice Fern Trail
2B*, 4miles, 600’ gain
Steve Williams, 425-453-8997
August 7, Saturday, 9:00am
Coal Creek Falls Loop
2B*, 5 miles, 800’ gain
Joe Toynbee, 425-228-6118
August 8, Sunday – Call leader for time
Kendall Katwalk – Wilderness area
Limited to 12 hikers
Forest Service Parking Pass required
4D*, 12 miles, 2700’ gain
Bob Gross, 425-427-8449
August 13, Friday, 10:00am
DOGS WELCOME: bring leash, water, and scoop supplies
Leader’s Choice in Issaquah Alps
2B*, 3-5 miles, 600-1000’ gain
Tom Pohle, 425-481-2341
August 14, Saturday, 9:00am
Squak Mt – Loop hike over Central and West Peaks
Rainier view for lunch
3C*, 6 miles, 1900’ gain - strenuous
Scott Prueter, 425-269-3079
August 15, Sunday, 9:00am
3 Lakes + Biergarten - back by popular demand
Hike past 3 quaint lakes, then on to “Fred’s Biergarten”
2B*, 6 miles, 600’ gain Slow Pace
Fred Zeitler, 425-882-3435
August 18, Wednesday, 9:30am
MIDWEEK HIKE
May Valley Stroll
2A*, 3 miles, 100’ gain
Steve Williams, 425-453-8997
August 21, Saturday – Call leader for time
Olallie Lake Wilderness Hike
Group limited to 12 hikers
Forest Service Parking Pass Required
3C*, 6 miles, 1250’ gain
Mary Nolan, 425-837-1535
August 22, Sunday, 9:00am
Grand Ridge Lower Loop from Central Park
2B*, 5.5 miles, 800’ gain
Steve Williams, 425-453-8997
August 26, Thursday, 7:00pm
Hike Leader's Meeting
Trails Center, 1st and Bush
August 27, Friday, 10:00am
DOGS WELCOME: bring leash, water, and scoop supplies
Leader’s Choice in Issaquah Alps
2B*, 3-5 miles, 600-1000’ gain
Jean Lanz, 206-322-0990
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| SEPTEMBER |
September 2, Thursday, 9:30am
MIDWEEK HIKE
Rattlesnake Ledge in North Bend
2C*, 5 miles, 1400’ gain
Steve Williams, 425-453-8997
September 5, Sunday, 9:00am
Tiger Mt – Tradition Plateau Ramble
2B*, 4miles, 600’ gain
Joe Toynbee, 425-228-6118
September 6, Monday, 10:00am LABOR DAY
DOGS WELCOME: bring leash, water, and scoop supplies
Leader’s Choice in Issaquah Alps
2B*, 3-5 miles, 600-1000’ gain
Tom Pohle, 425-481-2341
September 11, Saturday, 9:00am
Cougar Mt
Double loop around Wilderness Peak and on to Longview Pk
3C*, 7 miles, 1700’ gain – strenuous
Scott Prueter, 425-269-3079
September 12, Sunday, 9:30am
Rattlesnake Mt – Stan’s Overlook
2C*, 5 miles, 1400’ gain
Mary Nolan, 425-837-1535
September 18, Saturday, 9:00am
Squak Mt – Thrush Gap
3C*, 7 miles, 2000’ gain
Steve Williams, 425-453-8997
September 19, Sunday, 1:00pm
Tiger Mt’s Tradition Plateau
Human and Natural history, emphasis on flowers/shrubs
2B*, 5 miles, 600’ gain
Dave Kappler, 425-392-3571
September 24, Friday. 10:00am
DOGS WELCOME: bring leash, water, and scoop supplies
Leader’s Choice in Issaquah Alps
2B*, 3-5 miles, 600-1000’ gain
Tom Pohle, 425-481-2341
September, 26, Sunday, 9:00am
Tiger Mt
Hike to Otter Lake then on to site of 1925 RR crash
Return via road
2B*, 5.5 miles, 900’ gain SLOW PACE
Fred Zeitler, 425-882-3435
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Hike Classifications
* Each hike has a number and letter designation. Numbers indicate hiking time and
letters indicate elevation gain.
Hiking Time
Class 1: 2 hours
Class 2: 4 hours
Class 3: 6 hours
Class 4: 8 hours
These are approximate hiking times and do not include travel time to and from the
trailhead.
Elevation Gain
A: Little or no elevation gain, up to 500 feet.
B: Some climbing, up to 1,200 feet, or some other difficulty.
C: More climbing, up to 2,500 feet, or some other difficulty.
D: Much climbing, over 2,500 feet of elevation gain.
This is an estimate of elevation gain.
Please check Number/Letter classification for hike difficulty
Hikers always must have proper footwear and clothing for the weather.
For more information, please contact the hike coordinator noted for each hike or
The Alpiner.
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