West Tiger 3
Issaquah Alps
As of May 6, 2026, West Tiger 3 conditions are generally clear and snow-free, though reports from mid-April indicated light snow at the summit. The trail is well-maintained, with a reported length of 6.1 miles round trip. Obstacles are minimal, with one mention of a small undercut near a stream (reported April 10th). Parking at the DNR lot can be challenging, with reports of it being full by 8:30 AM on weekends (reported April 4th). A Discover Pass is required. Hikers should be aware of the possibility of encountering Black Bears, as one was spotted on April 19th.
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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...
Hiked up Cable Line today and back down West Tiger 3. Saw a Black Bear about 10 feet from the trail midway.
We hiked West tiger 3 today morning. It was snowing last night and the light snow fall was happening in the morning when we hiked. There was no snow in the first 1 1/2 miles. The last 1 mile had snow ...
This was my first time hiking the West Tiger 3 trail. Not sure why I waited this long, but I finally tried it as part of a Mountaineers outing. We started from the DNR parking lot (Discover Pass req...
6 of us from the Mountaineers enjoyed a dry Friday morning hike to West Tiger 3 along the standard route. I hadn't done this specific trail in several years, as I generally do Section or in more recen...
Arrived at 8:30am. The parking lot was full and a few cars (3) were already parked on the road. When I left at 11:30, the parking lot was full and there was NO street parking. Get there early! Trail w...
When higher mountain trails are still snowed in, the trail up West Tiger #3 is perhaps one of the busiest trails in the area. On a weekend you need to get to the parking lot early to find a space (no ...
Trail is in great shape, no issues to report. Lots of friendly dogs out enjoying the nice day. Great views from the top.
Sunday 3/22. Started at 8:45a and parked in front of Cable Line due to the nearly filled stretch of road. Displayed discover pass and headed out.What a good feeling leg burner. Just under 2h to summit...
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