Join City of Issaquah Urban Forest Supervisor Dan Hintz and Park Ranger Casey Shane to learn about the unique wetlands within Tradition Plateau on Tiger Mountain. The hike will cover why wetlands are critical ecological habitats, why forested wetlands are unique (and how they used to provide drinking water to early day Issaquah), identification of some common wetlands plant species, and an overview of amphibian habitat and monitoring in Round Lake.

Wetlands Hiking Route Map

Trailhead: High Point Trailhead
Trails: Swamp & Big Tree Trails to Round Lake
Distance: 3 miles
Duration: 2 hours
Elevation Gain: relatively flat
Hike Leader: Dan Hintz, Urban Forestry Supervisor, & Casey Shane, Park Ranger, City of Issaquah

Registration and Discover Pass are required. No pets allowed.

Feel free to contact events@issaquahalps.org with any questions about this event.

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