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East Side Trail

Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain
 47.5106, -122.0434 Map & Directions
Length
3.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
939 feet
Highest Point
1,514 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty
Moderate
Log out debris along East Side Trail. Photo by D Law. Full-size image
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Mountain views
  • Wildlife

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A connector trail between East Ridge and Bullitt Fireplace trail on Squak Mountain. Continue reading

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Hiking East Side Trail

A 1.7-mile connector trail between East Ridge and Bullitt Fireplace trail on Squak Mountain.

WTA worked here in 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000 and 1999!

East Side Trail

Map & Directions

Trailhead
Co-ordinates: 47.5106, -122.0434 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

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Parking Pass/Entry Fee

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WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.

Getting There

The park is located just south of Issaquah. Exit I-90 at Exit 15 and turning (right or left) southbound on Issaquah-Renton Road, driving 4 miles, then turning left on the May Valley Road and then driving 3 more miles to the trailhead parking lot on the left.

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Trailhead

Issaquah Alps > Squak Mountain

East Side (#SQUAK-E2)

Washington State Parks

Guidebooks & Maps

National Geographic Issaquah Alps Mount Si 824

Squak Mountain Trails Map

News

Hiker Headlines: Road to Artist Point closed for winter; more Rainier roads, state parks to close; WTA public lands webinar

October 16, 2025

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East Side Trail

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