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Tradition Lake Loop, Bus Trail, High School Trail, Puget Power & Rainier Trail - Issaquah — Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026

Issaquah Alps > Tiger Mountain
Tradition Lake Loop, Bus Trail, High School Trail, Puget Power, Rainier Trail - Issaquah by the_fawn_trail

2/7/26 • Tradition Plateau Loops

Parking:
Lots of parking available. There were only 2 cars when we arrived around 1 PM (on a Saturday!)

Route:
Rainier Trail → Tradition Plateau Trail → Puget Power Trail → Around the Lake Trail → Tradition Lake Connector Trail → Bus Trail → High School Trail → back to car

Trail Traffic:
We saw maybe 10 people, very sporadic. Quiet trail. However, at the beginning the gun range and cars are kinda loud, something to consider, but the location is very convenient.

Trail Conditions:
The trail was in good condition. Some mud and large puddles.

Trail Highlights:
Lots of moss and various mushrooms.

Our Stats:
4 miles | 512 feet elevation gain

More photos on Instagram @the_fawn_trail :)

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