August Hikes: 4 miles to 7 miles, 600 to 2,000 feet gain

Field trip: GoHike: Beginner Hiking Course

August Hikes: 4 miles to 7 miles, 600 to 2,000 feet gain - Squak Mountain: May Valley Access

We will hike from the Squak Mountain State Park trailhead just off of SE May Valley Road. This is one of the quieter trails in the Issaquah area. This hike may count toward your monthly required GoHike course August hike.

  • Moderate/Strenuous
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,540 ft
  • Pace: 1.5-2 mph

Meet at the trail head at 8:30 am, ready to hike at 8:45 am.

    • There is a vault restroom at the parking lot
    • Discovery Pass required
    • Directions:  The park is located just south of Issaquah. Exit I-90 at Exit 15 and turning southbound on Issaquah-Renton Road, drive 4 miles, then turn left on the May Valley Road.  Drive 2.5 miles to the Squak Mountain State Park parking lot (21500 May Valley Road) on the left.  Do not drive up a gravel road right before the actual parking lot. 
Route/Place

Squak Mountain: May Valley Access


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Your leader will send out a Hello Hiker email prior to the hike with details on the hike, as well as recommended and required equipment.

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