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West Tiger 3 Trail

Intermediate Intermediate
 3.7 (7)
  1. Areas
  2. WA
  3. …Seattle and Puget Sound
  4. …Issaquah
  5. Tiger Mountain State Forest
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“This wide, well maintained trail is an excellent descent trail after ascending the Cable Line Trail. ”

Vikram Sahney
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3.1

Miles

5.0

KM

Point to Point

2,709' 826 m

High

534' 163 m

Low

27' 8 m

Up

2,203' 671 m

Down

13%

Avg Grade (8°)

31%

Max Grade (17°)

Dogs Leashed

Please keep dogs on-leash and don't leave poo bags on the trail!

Description

This is the popular West Tiger #3 trail that connects to/from the Cable Line Trail to the trailhead. This broad, well maintained trail offers a more gentle path of ascent/descent, particularly after climbing up the Cable Line Trail.

The trail surface is wide (mostly doubletrack) and well maintained. Hike through tall regrowth trees with a thick undergrowth of green ferns. West Tiger is a great training location due to its proximity to Seattle and the potential for vertical gain (~2,000ft possible).

Flora & Fauna

Lots of ferns.

Contacts

Local Club: Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust

Jul 11, 2025: 5 Ways To Volunteer for the Environment and Support Public Lands

Jul 10, 2025: Great Parks Make Great Communities—Vote YES on the King County Parks Levy

Jun 17, 2025: Proposed Federal Budget Threatens the Greenway and Public Lands

Land Manager: WA DNR - Tiger Mountain State Forest

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Vikram Sahney
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  3.7 from 7 votes

#6

in Tiger Mountain State Forest

#15181

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#6

in Tiger Mountain State F…

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in Washington

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Morning training is better in groups- with themes :)!
May 29, 2015 near Issaquah, WA
West Tiger #3 - a wide cruiser trail through tall trees with luscious ferns.
Sep 17, 2017 near Issaquah, WA
A small bridge on the very smooth Bus Trail
May 7, 2019 near Issaquah, WA
West Tiger #3 - a wide cruiser trail through tall trees with luscious ferns.
Sep 17, 2017 near Issaquah, WA
Lots of ferns adorn the trail under the tall tree canopy. You'll be nearly 100% in the shade.
Sep 17, 2017 near Issaquah, WA
West Tiger #3 is a wide, well-maintained trail that is good for coming back down after the Cable Line.
Sep 17, 2017 near Issaquah, WA

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