Poo Poo Point hike

There's a very popular hike in the nearby Issaquah mountains called Poo Poo Point (apparently named for the sound of the trains that pass by) that everyone says is a must-do activity if you live in the area. We pass the trailhead often but the parking lot is always jam packed because this is the literal jumping off point for paragliders. With a break in the weather and the girls sick of skiing, we finally decided to try it out last week!

It did not disappoint! The girls opted for the shorter (4.5m r/t vs 7.5m r/t), more difficult trail and yes, we can confirm that it was not an easy one! It's uphill the entire way. It was beautiful though, especially the lower part where the trail is lined with rocks and stepping stones. You are rewarded for burning those thighs with really nice views at the top. The first lookout point that faces south-east and we were lucky enough that it was a clear beautiful day and could see the Rainier in the distance. A couple hundred yards further is the view facing north west and we were able to spy downtown Issaquah right below us all the way to Bellevue and the Olympic Mountains in the distance. It was a really nice spot to sit down and have a snack or picnic.