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Event Schedule, May 2012

May June
MAY

Hike

May 2 Wednesday 10:00AM
Cancelled - Tiger Mtn Hike
Loop hike from High School to Section Line to Rail Road to Poo Poo Point
7-9 Miles, 1800-2600 ft Gain
Cancelled - Hazel Weissman 724-816-0534

Hike

May 4 Friday 10:00AM
Echo Moutain Hike
Identify spring plants and see views of Mount Rainier
4-5 Miles, 500 ft Gain
Betty Culbert 425-432-7387

Hike

May 5 Saturday 1:00PM
Lake Sammamish State Park Hike
See the wilder parts of the park on the east side of the creek.
Bring your WA Discover Pass, if you have one.
4 Miles, 0-100 ft Gain
Dave Kappler 425-392-3571

Hike

May 6 Sunday 9:00AM
Little Si Hike
Climb North Bend's Little Si.
Bring your WA Discover Pass, if you have one.
5 Miles, 1400 ft Gain
Richard Mann 425-633-7815

Hike

May 9 Wednesday 10:00AM
Cancelled - Squak Mtn Hike
East Side Loop from Mountainside Drive Trailhead
7-9 Miles, 1800-2600 ft Gain
Cancelled - Hazel Weissman 724-816-0534

Trail Work

May 9 Wednesday Noon
Remove Invasives Trail Work
We will be removing mostly ivy, holly, and scotch broom. Bring gloves, clippers, and loppers if you have them.
3 Miles, 200 ft Gain
Dave Kappler 425-392-3571

Hike

May 12 Saturday
Taylor Mountain Hike
Hike the Southwest Ridge. Follow a mix of rough trails and gated roads thru the Taylor Forest County Park and DNR's Raging River State Forest to views of South King County. This will be an exploratory hike and if the weather and group are agreeable, the hike may be extended to reach Taylor Mt's highpoint.
9-12 Miles, 2000-2400 ft Gain
See the schedule in the Alpiner for details

Hike

May 12 Saturday 9:30AM
Tiger Mountain Hike
Wildflower walk on the north loop. Come see and identify native plants and flowers
2-3 Miles, 100 ft Gain
Joe Toynbee 425-228-6118

Hike

May 13 Sunday 9:00AM
Chasing the Snow, Segment 2 Hike
Help us chase the snow away along the Mountains to Sound Greenway. This week we travel from the Issaquah Trail Center over West Tiger peaks 3, 2, & 1 to the Tiger Summit Trailhead. This is a long strenuous hike. To participate, you should have in the past few months taken a hike at least 6 miles long with at least 2600 feet of elevation gain. There will be a car shuttle. Bring something imaginative to share. Relax with us afterward at a cafe or pizza shop if you wish.
Bring your WA Discover Pass, if you have one.
9.9 Miles, 3900 ft Gain
George Potter 425-516-5200

Hike

May 13 Sunday 9:30AM
Tiger Mountain Hike
Wildflower walk on the south loop. Come see and identify native plants and flowers
2-3 Miles, 100 ft Gain
Joe Toynbee 425-228-6118

Hike

May 16 Wednesday 10:00AM
Cancelled - Cougar Mtn Hike
Loop hike from Wilderness Creek Trailhead
7-9 Miles, 1800-2600 ft Gain
Cancelled - Hazel Weissman 724-816-0534

Hike

May 17 Thursday 9:00AM
Squak Mountain Hike
This will be a loop hike over Central Peak and West Peak with a view of Mount Rainier at the lunch spot.
6 Miles, 1700 ft Gain
Scott Prueter 425-269-3079

Dog Hike

May 18 Friday 10:00AM
Issaquah Alps Dog Hike
DOGS WELCOME. Bring leash, water, scoop supplies. Leader's Choice
3-5 Miles, 400-800 ft Gain
Dori Ost 206-909-1080

Hike

May 19 Saturday 9:00AM
Taylor Mountain Hike
This will be a loop hike to explore trails and roads
6.5 Miles, 1100 ft Gain
David Warner 206-232-7730

Hike

May 20 Sunday 9:30AM
Rattlesnake Mountain Hike
Enjoy views from Stan's Overlook.
Bring your WA Discover Pass, if you have one.
5 Miles, 1400 ft Gain
Mary Nolan 425-837-1535

Hike

May 23 Wednesday 10:00AM
Cancelled - Issaquah Alps Hike
Moderate hike, established trails
7-9 Miles, 1800-2600 ft Gain
Cancelled - Hazel Weissman 724-816-0534

Trail Work

May 23 Wednesday Noon
Remove Invasives Trail Work
We will be removing mostly ivy, holly, and scotch broom. Bring gloves, clippers, and loppers if you have them.
3 Miles, 200 ft Gain
Dave Kappler 425-392-3571

Hike

May 26 Saturday 9:00AM
Rattlesnake Mountain Hike
Hike from the Snoqualmie Trailhead to Grand Prospect and back or traverse all the way to Rattlesnake Lake depending on snow conditions.
Bring your WA Discover Pass, if you have one.
10-11 Miles, 2200-3000 ft Gain
Richard Mann 425-633-7815

Hike

May 27 Sunday 9:00AM
Chasing the Snow, Segment 3 Hike
Help us chase the snow away along the Mountains to Sound Greenway. This week we travel from the Tiger Summit Trailhead along Northwest Timber Trail and through the Raging River State Forest to the Snowqualmie Point Trailhead. This is a long strenuous hike. To participate, you should have in the past few months taken a hike at least 6 miles long with at least 1000 feet of elevation gain. There will be a car shuttle. Bring something imaginative to share. Relax with us afterward at a cafe or pizza shop if you wish.
Bring your WA Discover Pass, if you have one.
9.1 Miles, 1600 ft Gain
George Potter 425-516-5200

Dog Hike

Memorial Day, May 28 Monday 10:00AM
Issaquah Alps Dog Hike
DOGS WELCOME. Bring leash, water, scoop supplies. Leader's choice
4-6 Miles, 800-1200 ft Gain
Tom Pohle 425-481-2341

Hike

May 30 Wednesday 10:00AM
Cancelled - Issaquah Alps Hike
Moderate hike, established trails
7-9 Miles, 1800-2600 ft Gain
Cancelled - Hazel Weissman 724-816-0534

Hike

May 31 Thursday 9:00AM
Mount Si Hike
Hike the old trail including the Boulder Garden loop. This is VERY STRENUOUS hike and is for experienced hikers in very good physical and aerobic condition.
Bring your WA Discover Pass, if you have one.
7.3 Miles, 3500 ft Gain
Dick Amidei 206-619-6906

Club Event

May 31 Thursday
Hike Leaders' Meeting
See the schedule in the Alpiner for details
JUNE

Hike

June 2 Saturday 9:30AM
Cedar Butte Hike
See the views from North Bend's Cedar Butte where history and geology meet.
Bring your WA Discover Pass, if you have one.
5 Miles, 900 ft Gain
Doug Simpson 425-823-0747

Dog Hike

June 3 Sunday 10:00AM
Issaquah Alps Dog Hike
DOGS WELCOME. Bring leash, water, scoop supplies. Leader's choice
6-10 Miles, 800-2000 ft Gain
Tom Pohle 425-481-2341

Hike

June 3 Sunday 1:30PM
Return to Newcastle Hike
Coal Mining History Walk co-sponsored with the East-Side Heritage Center. Take it slow and easy with possibly more talk than walk!
1.5 Miles, 70 ft Gain
Steve Williams 425-453-8997

Hike

June 9 Saturday
Mount Teneriffe Hike
Teneriffe Falls Loop. We'll follow a combination of well built trails, little known paths, and gated road segments to a spectacular seasonal waterfall on the lower slopes of Mount Teneriffe. Our return route will include a viewpoint on the lower slopes of Mt Si.
Bring your WA Discover Pass, if you have one.
8 Miles, 2200 ft Gain
See the schedule in the Alpiner for details

Hike

June 10 Sunday 9:00AM
Chasing the Snow, Segment 4 Hike
Help us chase the snow away along the Mountains to Sound Greenway. This week we travel from the Snowqualmie Point Trailhead along Rattlesnake Mountain to Rattlesnake Lake. This is a long strenuous hike. To participate, you should have in the past few months taken a hike at least 6 miles long with at least 1800 feet of elevation gain. There will be a car shuttle. Bring something imaginative to share. Relax with us afterward at a cafe or pizza shop if you wish.
Bring your WA Discover Pass, if you have one.
10 Miles, 2700 ft Gain
George Potter 425-516-5200

Hike

June 10 Sunday 9:30AM
Rattlesnake Mountain Hike
Climb to the 3 ledges for fantastic views.
Bring your WA Discover Pass, if you have one.
5 Miles, 1500 ft Gain
Bob Gross 425-427-8449

Dog Hike

June 14 Thursday 11:30AM
surrounding area Dog Hike
DOGS WELCOME. Bring leash, water, scoop supplies. leader's Choice, Easy hike, social pace.
2-4 Miles, 100-300 ft Gain
Tom Pohle 425-481-2341

Hike

June 16 Saturday 9:00AM
Tiger Mountain Hike
Loop hike to West Tiger 1 via High Point Trail, Dwight's Way, Tiger #1 Trail. Return via Tiger #1, Rail Road Grade, Tiger Mountain Trail and High Point Way Trail. Very Strenuous.
Bring your WA Discover Pass, if you have one.
8 Miles, 2600 ft Gain
Scott Prueter 425-269-3079

Hike

June 16 Saturday 1:00PM
Tiger Mountain Hike
Tradition Loop. Learn a bit of the area's geology.
5 Miles, 600 ft Gain
Dave Kappler 425-392-3571

Hike

June 17 Sunday 9:30AM
Cougar Mountain Hike
Hike the East Cap Loops. See possible wildflowers, views and wildlife presentation. Great Father's Day hike.
3.5 Miles, 600 ft Gain
Steve Williams 425-453-8997

Hike

June 23 Saturday 9:00AM
Little Si Hike
See views from North Bend's Little Si.
Bring your WA Discover Pass, if you have one.
5 Miles, 1400 ft Gain
Mary Nolan 425-837-1535

Hike

June 24 Sunday 9:00AM
Chasing the Snow, Segment 5 Hike
Help us chase the snow away along the Mountains to Sound Greenway. This week we travel from Rattlesnake Lake along the John Wayne Pioneer Trail to the McClellan Butte Trailhead. This is a long hike. To participate, you should have in the past few months taken a hike at least 7 miles long. There will be a car shuttle. Bring something imaginative to share. Relax with us afterward at a cafe or pizza shop if you wish.
Bring your WA Discover Pass and your National Forest Pass, if you have them.
11.2 Miles, 1200 ft Gain
George Potter 425-516-5200

Hike

June 24 Sunday 9:30AM
Cougar Mountain Hike
Wilderness Peak Loop from Creek to Peak to Cliffs
3.5 Miles, 1100 ft Gain
Bob Gross 425-427-8449

Hike

June 27 Wednesday
Lakes Talapus and Olallie Hike
You may get an opportunity to swim in lake Olallie at lunch, depending on weather. This hike is MODERATE and usually not difficulty for a regular hiker.
Bring your National Forest Pass, if you have one.
7 Miles, 1600 ft Gain
Dick Amidei 206-619-6906

Dog Hike

June 29 Friday 10:00AM
Tiger Mountain Dog Hike
DOGS WELCOME. Bring leash, water, scoop supplies. Leader's Choice, Easy to moderate hike.
3-5 Miles, 400-800 ft Gain
Jean Lanz 206-322-0990

Hike

June 30 Saturday 9:00AM
Annette Lake Hike
Visit a lovely mountain tarn.
Bring your National Forest Pass, if you have one.
7.5 Miles, 1900 ft Gain
Richard Mann 425-633-7815
JULY

Hike

July 1 Sunday
Green Mountain Hike
Hike through a forest of huge Sitka Spruce on the shortest trail to the Absolute Last Promontory, a viewpoint on the slopes of Green Mountain, which overlooks the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie. The route leads through King County's Middle Fork NRCA and DNR's Middle Fork State Forest.
Bring your WA Discover Pass, if you have one.
8 Miles, 2400 ft Gain
See the schedule in the Alpiner for details

Hike

July 8 Sunday 9:00AM
Chasing the Snow, Segment 6 Hike
Help us chase the snow away along the Mountain to Sound Green Way. This week we travel from the McClellan Butte Trailhead along John Wayne Pioneer Trail through the Snoqualmie tunnel to Hyak. This is a long hike. To participate, you should have in the past few months taken a hike at least 7 miles long. There will be a car shuttle. Use your imagination and bring something to share and bring a working flash light. Relax with us afterward at a cafe or pizza shop if you wish.
Bring your WA Discover Pass and your National Forest Pass, if you have them.
11.4 Miles, 1000 ft Gain
George Potter 425-516-5200

Hike

July 22 Sunday 9:00AM
Chasing the Snow, Segment 7 Hike
Help us chase the snow away along the Mountains to Sound Greenway. This week we travel from the Hyak up to the Pacific Crest trail to Lodge Lake and then down to Snoqualmie Pass. This is a long hike. To participate, you should have in the past few months taken a hike at least 5 miles long. There will be a car shuttle. Bring something imaginative to share. Relax with us afterward at a cafe or pizza shop if you wish.
Bring your National Forest Pass, if you have one.
8 Miles, 1400 ft Gain
George Potter 425-516-5200
AUGUST

Hike

August 5 Sunday 9:00AM
Chasing the Snow, Segment 8 Hike
Help us chase the snow away along the Mountains to Sound Greenway. This week we travel from Snoqualmie Pass up the Pacific Crest Trail to Ridge Lake and back. This is a long strenuous hike. To participate, you should have in the past few months taken a hike at least 10 miles long with at least 1700 feet of elevation gain. Bring something imaginative to share. Relax with us afterward at a cafe or pizza shop if you wish.
Bring your National Forest Pass, if you have one.
14.6 Miles, 2600 ft Gain
George Potter 425-516-5200




Meeting Place Hike
most hikes meet on

Rainier Blvd S
at SE Bush St, in Issaquah

unless the schedule says otherwise. This location is just East of the Trails Center at 110 SE Bush St. The Trails Center is a small yellow house in an open area. There is plenty of parking.


Difficulty Levels: Hike
  • Very easy
    up to 4 miles, up to 600' gain
    for beginning hikers
  • Easy
    up to 6 miles, 600-1200' gain
    not difficult for occasional hikers
  • Moderate
    up to 10 miles, 1200-2500' gain
    usually not difficult for regular hikers
  • Strenuous
    up to 12 miles, 2500-3500' gain
    only for experienced hikers in good physical condition
  • Very Strenuous
    over 12 miles or over 3500' gain
    only for experienced hikers in very good physical and aerobic condition


BRING/WEAR: Hike
  • water
  • food
  • daypack
  • rain-gear
  • warm clothes
  • hiking shoes
Hikers always must have appropriate hiking footwear and clothing for the weather.


NO DOGS No Dogs

Dogs are not allowed on any event unless the event explicitly states 'Dogs Welcome' in the schedule


CARPOOLING Carpool

The IATC ENCOURAGES CARPOOLING and recommends a contribution for gas to your driver $0.15/mile, $1.00 minimum


Details When?

Details for some of the more difficult hikes may be found in the schedule in the Alpiner newsletter. The Alpiner is sent to all IATC members quarterly. To join, go to the Membership web page


Call the Contact. Call

Occasionally you may need to call the leader for details such as the meeting time and place. For example, in some National Forest areas, a wilderness permit is required restricting size of a group and you may need to pre-register with the leader.


Questions What?

For more information about an event, please call the designated contact for the event or check the schedule in the Alpiner


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