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High Point Logging History Hike

  • Intersection of SE 79th and 270th Ave 27001 Southeast 79th Street (map)

Join IATC guru Tom Anderson for a hike to explore the history of the High Point Mill and its logging operation on the slopes of West Tiger Mountain. Starting at the High Point Trailhead, we will hike up the High Point Trail to the Tiger Mountain Trail, and finally onto the West Tiger Railroad Grade Trail with occasional stops to reflect on the remnants of a logging operation from a century ago.

Trailhead: Meet right off I-90 exit 20 near the white gate at SE 79th St. & 270th Ave. SE (see map insert).
Parking: Parking is on the shoulder of the road in the vicinity of the intersection. *Do not park in the main High Point lot.*
Trails: High Point Trail, Tiger Mountain Trail, West Tiger RR Grade Trail
Mileage: 7.5 miles
Elevation: 1600 feet
Time: 6 hours

Registration required. No pets allowed.

 

Feel free to contact events@issaquahalps.org with any questions about this event.