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Northwest Timber Trail

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 3.2 (6)
  1. Areas
  2. WA
  3. …Seattle and Puget Sound
  4. …Issaquah
  5. Tiger Mountain State Forest
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“A mildly undulating, picturesque trail. ”

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2.2

Miles

3.5

KM

97%

Runnable

1,541' 470 m

High

1,391' 424 m

Low

178' 54 m

Up

229' 70 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

18%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · River/Creek · Views · Wildlife

Discover Pass is required to park at the upper parking lot. The lower lot is not DNR, and a Discover Pass is not needed there. Car prowls are frequent; do not leave valuables in sight.

Runner Notes

This trail is commonly used by mountain bikers, so be prepared to share the trail.

Description

This trail is part of the Tiger Mountain Trail network, which has been around for a couple of decades.

It's a mellow trail that is relatively smooth. It provides some very pretty views and a large number of bridge crossings. The trail is commonly used in both directions by bikers and runners. Watch out for and be respectful of other trail users!

Contacts

Local Club: Washington Trails Association

May 7, 2026: Hiking Guide Correspondent FAQs

May 7, 2026: WTA Hiking Guide Correspondents

May 7, 2026: Become a Hiking Guide Correspondent

Land Manager: WA Department of Natural Resources

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Trail Ratings

  3.2 from 6 votes

#15

in Tiger Mountain State Forest

#28115

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#15

in Tiger Mountain State F…

#1,321

in Washington

#28,115

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Photos

A creek on Tiger Mountain
Mar 10, 2020 near Mirrormont, WA
An opening in the forest with views of distant hills.
Apr 10, 2021 near Mirrormont, WA
Beautiful moss arches droop over the Northwest Timber Trail.
Jun 15, 2017 near Mirrormont, WA
Bridge.
Sep 29, 2016 near Mirrormont, WA
A bridge crossing over a creek
Mar 10, 2020 near Mirrormont, WA

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