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Every trail is vetted for little hitchhikers — from in-city loops to full alpine days

ZoneA · In-City B · Issaquah Alps C · Cascades

DifficultyEasy · 2–3 hrs Medium · 3–5 hrs Difficult · 5–8 hrs

5 trails in Zone B — Issaquah Alps

Easy

2.5 mi · 450 ft

Cougar Mountain — Coal Creek Falls

Zone B — Issaquah Alps · 25–40 min

Soft forest trails in the Cougar Mountain wildland network to a tucked-away 28-foot falls. Shaded, quiet, and rarely crowded midweek.

2.5 mi 450 ft gain 2–3 hrs Year-round

Easy

2.6 mi · 500 ft

Twin Falls

Zone B — Issaquah Alps · 25–40 min

River walk through mossy old growth to a two-tier waterfall with a viewing bridge. The best waterfall-per-effort ratio in the region.

2.6 mi 500 ft gain 2–3 hrs Year-round

Medium

3.8 mi · 1,760 ft

Poo Poo Point via Chirico

Zone B — Issaquah Alps · 25–40 min

Stair-stepped climb to the famous paraglider launch meadow — kids get mountain views plus takeoffs and landings. A real workout for the carrying hiker.

3.8 mi 1,760 ft gain 3–5 hrs Year-round

Medium

4 mi · 1,160 ft

Rattlesnake Ledge

Zone B — Issaquah Alps · 25–40 min

The Issaquah Alps classic: a steady switchback climb to a ledge over Rattlesnake Lake with big Cascade views. Well-graded trail, big payoff.

4 mi 1,160 ft gain 3–5 hrs Year-round

Medium

4.4 mi · 1,300 ft

Little Si

Zone B — Issaquah Alps · 25–40 min

Mount Si's little sibling: forest, boulder fields, and a rocky summit with valley views. A perfect step up from the Easy tier.

4.4 mi 1,300 ft gain 3–5 hrs Year-round