West Tiger 3
Issaquah Alps
As of June 20, 2026, West Tiger 3 trails are in excellent condition with wildflowers blooming, particularly foxgloves which are nearing their peak. Reports from June 19 and June 15 indicate spectacular summit views, though haze can obscure them. Parking is generally plentiful in the morning but can fill up. No significant snow or major trail obstacles are reported in recent weeks. A bear was sighted on May 20, and another on April 19, so be aware of wildlife. The trail is a steady climb, approximately 5-6 miles roundtrip.
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We hiked West Tiger 3 and continued on to Hikers Hut on Saturday morning. The day started out cloudy, and the summit of West Tiger 3 had a steady breeze that made it feel quite chilly.The stretch from...
We arrived around noon and were pleased to find several open spots in the parking lot. The privy is open but we did not use it.The trail is a constant, steady climb, but never gets too steep. We didn'...
Lots of parking in the lot on a Monday morning. Not crowded. Nice view at the top of Rainier and you can see all the way to the Seattle skyline. Wildflowers at the top too.
**Lost my shoes**A lovely day hike to the top of West Tiger 3 (and 2) was somewhat ruined by leaving behind my hiking shoes (and socks!) outside my vehicle when I changed out of them in the main parki...
Our xPlore and xPose team hiked West Tiger 3 today. Even though the forecast warned us about rain and wind, the weather turned out surprisingly lovely — just a light drizzle on the way down and a bit ...
West Tiger 3 is a popular hike near Issaquah that is about 5 miles round trip with a steady uphill climb. Most people finish the hike in 3–4 hours. The trail is well maintained and mostly covered by t...
#HikethestateHave been up the West Tiger 3 trail at least 50 times over the years, and the beautiful forest never grows old. We started at about 8 am, which proved to be a good time in that there wer...
I hiked up Cable Line and down Tiger 3 on Wed., May 20 (ca. 7 / 7:30 pm). About halfway down (about 2 miles down from top, or 1.7 miles from the lower parking lot by I-90), I walked past a large and ...
This hike is really 6.1 miles round trip per the trail signs.
We hiked West Tiger 3 on Tuesday morning. The weather was perfect — cloudy with a light drizzle that made the forest feel fresh and peaceful. The nearby mountains were hidden behind the clouds, so the...
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