As I decided to add an after work trail run Saturday morning, I found the directions on the http://www.wta.org/ website were not all that specific in nature, as far as Tiger Mountain is concerned. The vast majority of the time, the Washington Trails Association is a terrific website for information on trails statewide. Anyone with knowledge of Tiger Mountain is aware of the vast number of trails that are available to the novice and experienced hikers alike. I have been on Tiger Mountain many times over the last years 6 years, therefore I should have realized from past experience that the trails here are not usually marked all that well and/or the directions are sub par at best (even in local trail publications). Previous knowledge of this did not prevent an experienced hiker like myself to print off a set of less than adequate directions to and about the trail without a second thought .
Are there people like me that should know better but does this anyway? I am sure there are but, sometimes I feel like the minority of experienced hikers that would such a thing! Ok, I forgot. No big deal. Its not like I was heading deep into the back country with no others in the vicinity. Besides, such as life, there is more than one way to get to your destination and typically adds a bit of adventure to your trip at the same time.
Here is a link for Poo Poo Point directions. http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/poo-poo-point Seems straight forward enough and should have been adequate enough info for this hike. Therefore, I will add a few more comments onto the directions from WTA.
- After your turn onto 2nd Ave SE, the parking area will be on your left ~.75 miles. Note: the parking area is not marked, is gravel and holds roughly 6 cars.
- The actual trail continues across the road to the right and you may see people crossing the road.
- There is no visible sign to turn right onto Old State Road. I found on the way back down that your 1st right off the main trail will lead you to Old State Road. After this short trail of 100 yards, take a right at the T (this is Old St Road).
- If you want a longer hiking option, pass the trail on the right leading to Old State Road, continuing straight on the trail around the Issaquah H.S. ball fields, veer left after the gate, crossing the road back onto the trail. Continue ~.5 miles passing under the powerlines ignoring the small trail on the right. Another 50 ft take a right onto a larger trail going up into the trees. After several switchbacks, enter a clearing, then another .5 mile take a right onto Adventure Trail. Adventure Trail will make itself out to Old State Road. Take a left at the T continuing with Poo Poo Point directions. I estimated this will add another mile to the 4.5 mile trail up to Poo Poo Point.
- After 3.2 miles at the 4 way intersection, take a right onto Poo Poo Point. Note: This trail will drop in elevation but you are on the right trail! After descending, a sign pointing back from the direction you came indicating Poo Poo Point Trail. Ignore as you continue in the same direction you were heading. Another .2 miles and you will be at Poo Poo Point!
Until next time my friends...Adventure on!!!
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