Hiking 101

Schedule

Sat Mar 29 2025 at 09:00 am to 11:00 am

UTC-07:00

Location

High Point Trailhead, Issaquah, WA 98027, United States | Issaquah, WA

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Come join City of Issaquah Park Ranger Alex Anderson and representatives from King County Search & Rescue on a short family friendly group hike through Tradition Plateau’s Swamp and Big Tree trails. Learn about hiking basics and how to properly plan and prepare for your adventure. Discuss trail ethics and Leave No Trace principles. Explore a forest wetland on the Swamp Trail, visit the “Big Tree”, and learn about some common native wildlife and plant species of the Issaquah Alps.
Trailhead: High Point Trailhead
Meeting Location: Tradition Plateau Picnic Shelter
Trails: Swamp & Big Tree Trails
Distance: 2.5 miles
Duration: 2 hours
Elevation Gain: relatively flat
Hike Leader: Alex Anderson, Park Ranger, City of Issaquah; Heidi Brown & Kara Spoelstra, King County Search & Rescue
Registration and Discover Pass are required. No pets allowed.
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