Thursday, January 5, 2012

KUOW Hike of the week

Updated 1-5-2012
Saturday should be dry with chance of showers on Sunday. So Friday 1-6 and Saturday 1-7 best chance of dry conditions and views.
Tiger Mt (West Tiger 3) is just east of Issaquah is snowfree now and a good workout. Maybe and I mean maybe a dusting of new snow at the top
Photo below is view of Cascades just below the summit, photo by Michael Fagin
Photo below is view of clouds just below the summit, photo by Nick Eckstein
Photo below is some of the wildlife found at summit- Gray Jay, photo by Michael Fagin
Driving Directions: Take I-90 and get off at exit 20 (High Point exit). Then go west along road (parallels I-90) and follow it until you get to gravel road and then go a short distance until you get to trailhead.
Trail Stats: 5 miles round trip, 2100 feet gain, high point 2500 feet. Follow signs to West Tiger 3. Discovery Pass needed to park at trailhead.

Amabilis Mountain


Ski or snowshoe this. This is just about 10 miles east of Snoq Pass. Get there early or go there on Friday.
Photo below is skier going up hill, photo by Michael Fagin

Photo below is view from part way up the Mt, photo by Michael Fagin
Driving Directions: Exit 63 off of I-90, Cabin Creek exit.
Trail Stats: Go up FS 4822 which is 8 miles round trip, 2100 feet feet gain, high point is 4550 feet. Sno Park Pass needed to park here.
Driving directions and trail directions are the best estimates. Please bring map and compass and or GPS.

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