Easy hike that ends with the most beautiful view! Might be tricky on the weekend with parking but…read morewe came on a Friday morning and the entire lot was empty. I recommend hiking boots especially on a gloomy day because it does tend to be a little slippery especially going downhill. Everyone was extremely friendly and just let people pass if you feel like you can't match their pace!

Easy hike, beautiful scenery. Tranquil water. Kid friendly hike. Easy access to water to kayak.read more

We've enjoyed hiking here on several occasions. Great for hike with wonderful views. Did this one…read morea couple of Mondays ago. It was foggy initially, but it lifted to reveal Mt. Ranier. But my favorite was as the sun shone through the trees! Highly recommend. Parking does fill up quickly.

very beautiful hike! Not too hard on the legs, but steadily goes up in elevation with nice rest…read morestops under the shade. Came out in a very sunny day, so I loved to watch the paragliders flare as they prepared to land. Hard to find where they do that, though, bc hidden behind the big ahh trees lolol ! I gave up after like ( minutes, but at least there are business cards and flyers everywhere at the start point so you can contact them then and there. I like that there is evening seating arrangements at the ground level where you are about to enter or exit from the hike for people to dine. Parking was :/ , though, so had to go to a nearby house where they charged $10. They take cash, Venmo, or Zelle, so thank goodness that there was space there because the lot for this hiking trail is extremely limited!

A trail is right outside my home! Walk a few feet and take a quick trail run, walk or hike…read more Whatever your mood wants. The level on most trails are gentle uphill. You can take your dog, family or out of town visitors to show them the beauty of our forested natural neighborhood without them being overwhelmed. I personally loved trail running when I was younger and would go out most days . Now I mostly hike or walk the trail to take a break from working remote. I feel lucky to have this beautiful gem so close by! Beware on weekends in nice weather the parking fills up quickly, but you can usually find a spot most weekdays.

Cougar Mountain has some great trails with a variety of difficulty levels throughout. Once a coal…read moremining area, a lot of work has been done over the years to help nature be nature and restore things as they should be, complete with lots of trails so that us humans can enjoy and obverse what's going on in our environment. Trails are well maintained and clearly marked. Please stay on them! Yes, there are some fun caves that are left over from the mines, no I will not tell you where they are, because they are extremely dangerous and you never know when there's going to be a problem. Either way, it's a great place to go as far (or not) as you'd like. Parking can get a little crazy depending on which trailhead you're aiming for and it's good to come earlier in the day. Also keep in mind that Cougar Mountain isn't just some cute, random name. Know what wildlife lives here, how to handle yourself, and remember that you're the trespasser.

After doing West Tiger Trail #3 (who named that?) with a friend, my partner and I decided we wanted…read moremore exercise and picked a second route to pursue. Around the Lake Trail seemed like a super obvious name for the dirt road surrounding Tradition Lake. Super pretty on such a gorgeous Washington day. We scrambled over trees and rocks to get to the lake itself, taking pictures and monkeying around on nearby branches. I will admit that we both managed to touch something allergy-inducing and potentially poisonous. So uh... don't do that. Love the various bridges and paths along the trail. Would check it out again.

Cougar Mountain has some great trails with a variety of difficulty. This particular listing is for…read morethe Wilderness Creek Trail portion of Cougar Mountain. One of the steeper parts of the trail system, it's about 3 miles long and allows you to enjoy some of the beautiful scenery that Washington has to offer. Of course, many of the trails interwind so you can choose your own adventure! Parking can get a little crazy, it's good to come earlier in the day. Also keep in mind that Cougar Mountain isn't just some random name. Know what wildlife lives here, how to handle yourself, and remember we're the ones trespassing.

This is a good trail to go for a walk or hike. Off of SR 900 in Issaquah, between Issaquah and…read moreRenton, next to the road with easy parking and public restrooms. Dog friendly, well taken care of wooden pathway in some areas, dirt path in others and some snow run off in the warmer months. There are some creek crossings with some scantily made bridges. It's 2.6 miles in according to the website so 5.2 miles round trip. Nice view of the mountains and the surrounding woods. Feels like you're in the middle of nowhere. You can go back out to the parking area or it connects to another trail, Wilderness Cliffs, and you can keep going. I'd say this is an easy to moderate trail.

Beautifully thought out area~ Always enjoy walking through here~ I'm fortunate enough to have this…read morepark entrance at the rear of my apt complex ~

There is a small playground for kids and a walking trail as well. When the water lever is high you…read morecan even go tubing!

What a fun park to have an end of the summer party! My kids and their friends met up for a beach…read moreparty to celebrate the end of summer and start of the new school year. They have reserved picnic spaces but also lots of spaces where you can simply claim to use the day of your gathering. The bathrooms were not the cleanest nor was the lake water as my son left with a stomach bug the next day. The parking lot is a bit of a hike to get to the lake and picnic areas. I highly recommend using a wagon to transport food and drinks. Or you can have somebody pull up in the handicapped parking loop to drop off party supplies.

Our family lives near Pine lake park and we come once a week when the water is warm enough to have…read morefun! There is a play ground and this entire park is perfect for large families and families with young kids. It has rock climbing walls,basketball court,baseball area,benches,swings and basically is the best park in the area! You can also barbecue here

Always five stars! Beautiful and convenient with loads of parking. And those bald eagles. WOW! Was…read moreable to come early on Easter weekend to take a quick stroll. Blue skies and pops of color. Before the lake got busy. Kayak station set up. Maybe someday I'll try that. Definitely blessed by the beauty. Enjoy life and get outside! SYOY!

What a beautiful park on Lake Sammamish. Big parking lots and nice walking paths. We came on a…read morechilly winter day so it wasn't crowded but I hear it's extremely packed in the summer.

There are 2 parks, this is the lodge side which has a covered lodge and a picnic shelter. It's near…read morethe water with walkable trails leading to the sports area. There is a dog leash area. Parking is good for usual days but if there is any event, you may end up parking on the street.

Woo park! I like to…read morewander around and breathe in the smells of lake 'n trees. My father likes to go fishing. Sometimes on land, sometimes in a little inflatable boat. This is a pretty neat spot for all these things! Amusing thing? There was one other foursquare user checked in at the same time as me!

Really enjoyed this hike but it's definitely challenging, especially going up to West Tiger…read moreMountain, intense incline but amazing views up there. I would suggest having trekking poles. There were lots of trail runners so keep an ear out for them. If you go go West Tiger to the summits, you'll get a 360 degree view of everything in the area, including Mt Rainier, every other mountain range, downtown Seattle and Bellevue, the lakes, and everything in between.

It's always an odd concept to review a TRAILHEAD instead of a trail, but I suppose it's worth…read morenoting that there's a decent-sized parking lot for Tiger Mountain hikers. Easy to find. Gets full FAST because of how popular this area can be. Not sure what the backup options are. Trailhead restrooms are nasty as expected. I'd suggest going potty deep in the forest, but my partner and I each touched something allergy-inducing during our hike. Anyways, signposts are clear when finding your desired trail, i.e. Tiger Mountain Trail, Around the Lake Trail, etc. Beautiful sequoias and other greenery I don't know the names for. Despite how busy it gets, the atmosphere was still serene and didn't FEEL crowded. High Point Trailhead is a great place to begin many adventures over a long period of time, and I'll definitely be back the next time I take a trip to Seattle.