Please be aware: the parking lot at Big Tree Ridge Trailhead will be closed until improvements to the trailhead can be completed. New construction will not take place until the Summer of 2021 and the parking lot will be closed from now until the construction is through.
Read MoreAs safety concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to limit activities indoors, we expect that more people will be out hiking in snowy conditions than in previous years. And while we are excited that so many hikers are out exploring our public lands, winter hiking brings new safety considerations to be aware of. Whether it’s your first time recreating in the winter, or you’re a seasoned pro, now is a good time to start preparing.
Read MoreIssaquah is blessed with a number of trailheads within walking distance of a bus stop. Here is an example of one such connection to hike the East Ridge Trail of Squak Mountain.
Read MoreGood news, swamp fans - the Swamp Trail on the Tradition Plateau of Tiger Mountain has been rebuilt and reopened! The new boardwalk gets you up close to your favorite swamp flora and fauna.
Read MoreA High Point Creek mudslide in February continues to muddy Issaquah Creek during significant rain events.
Read MoreThe middle stretch of the Tiger Mountain Trail offers solitude and some interesting geology.
Read MoreYou may have seen the signs on the south side of Tiger Mountain talking about a trail closure as logging begins. In this article, we want to help explain what we have learned, thanks to the help from our friends at the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), about the closure and reroutes that are planned that will affect you on the trails.
Read MoreAs we start getting back out onto the trails please remember to #RecreateResponsibly!
Read MoreA photo essay on the trail-related COVID-19 signage in and around Issaquah.
Read MoreNonstop rain Wednesday and Thursday caused major flooding in downtown Issaquah. Flooding of this magnitude has not been seen since 2009.
Read MoreThe Middle Fork Snoqualmie Road is closed just after the Mailbox Peak trailhead due to landslide damage.
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