Squak Mountain

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Squak Mountain’s East Side Loop (wta.org) It’s appropriate that this hike begins in the heart of Issaquah. In the language of the native tribes, Ishquowh means “sound of water birds.” The raspy name of this mountain destination, meanwhile, comes from the raucous calls of the herons that migrate through this area in the spring and fall–their mighty squak, squak, squak! echoes off the forested slopes of Squak
The well-signed trail system consists mostly of abandoned roads that are narrowing to single-track trails, more so each year.

Squak Mountain (Wikipedia) Squak Mountain is the second most westerly mountain of the Issaquah Alps mountain chain in Washington state. It is situated between Cougar Mountain to the west and Tiger Mountain to the east. Interstate 90 parallels the base of the north side of the mountain. Much of the Squak Mountain watershed drains into Lake Sammamish. Most of the mountain is protected by Squak Mountain State Park and the Cougar/Squak and Squak/Tiger Corridors of King County.