Paranormal Timber Sale on Tiger Mountain
By Kelly Jiang, Board President and Advocacy Committee Chair, Issaquah Alps Trails Club
Over the past few weeks, we’ve received many inquiries from community members about flagging and signage near Poo Poo Point and questions regarding whether and when a timber sale is projected to occur there. The short answer is: yes, there is a timber sale planned, but we do not yet know when it will happen.
This timber sale, called the “Paranormal Timber Sale,” is expected to log some third-growth forest north and east of Poo Poo Point. The sale is still in the early stages of planning, and details are being worked out. As a result, DNR has not yet published information about the timber sale online.
Poo Poo Point Trailhead; photo credit: Minyi Zhao.
DNR has been working closely with community groups, including Clown Garage, Northwest Paragliding, Visit Issaquah, the Issaquah Alps Trails Club, and the City of Issaquah, to minimize the impact of this timber sale on recreation. In particular, we hope to limit the number of trails that are closed and reduce the duration of any closures that may occur.
Notable events include the Tiger Claw running race in May, as well as Aire Craft, a new paragliding and street arts festival in August 2026 (more details coming soon). The timber sale is projected to begin after the paragliding festival in August.
Aside from the impacts of this specific timber sale, IATC continues to advocate for increased conservation in the Issaquah Alps. Through our state legislative advocacy, we’ve helped secure tens of millions of dollars in funding for conservation through the Trust Land Transfer program and are currently exploring opportunities with DNR to expand conservation and ecological forestry on Tiger Mountain.
As we have more details to share about the specific area for the timber sale and projected trail closures and timelines, we will communicate them through all of our channels, including our newsletter and social media. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at advocacy@issaquahalps.org if you have any additional questions.
Learn more about IATC’s advocacy work.