Northwest Timber to The Legend and (Lower) East Tiger is a 7.9 kilometer moderately trafficked loop trail located near Issaquah, Washington that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for mountain biking and is best used from May until September.
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Please note: This is NOT a hiking trail. This is a mountain biking only trail. The Legend is the newest downhill-only MTB Trail in Tiger Mountain State Forest. This Loop is for advanced Riders and is closed to hikers.
Note that The Legend is a mountain bike only trail and closed to hikers. These trails are popular with mountain bikers who can approach at high speeds.
The Legend, Megafauna, Predator, OTG, NOTG and EBAD are 1way (down) mtb only trails. Please stay off them as there are plenty of multi-use trails on Tiger for hiking and trail-running. Going up a DH-only mtb Trail is risky for you and any riders you come across as their trail speed can range from 10-30+mph and there aren’t always reasonable places to stop to avoid hikers.
Went on a Sunday which was the first mistake. Very crowded. This trail although pleasant enough is predominately for cyclists. Spent our walk constantly standing aside for bikes to pass. Signs posted along the trail inform walkers to yield to riders. Also perhaps a shooting range nearby? Frequent gunfire heard in the distance. Would not recommend if looking for a peaceful /casual hike.
trail opened up and was so nice. not too crowded, first parkinglot was filled but take a left up dirt road and theres parking at the end. GREAT for trail running, just let bikers pass and ur set. everyone was super nice. Lots of bugs tho. saw dogs off leash be aware. this will be a staple for my runs now.
Great hike. My wife and I will be returning frequently. It was on the easy side of moderate. One thing to note is that the loop that's called out The Legend/Easy Tiger loop is for riders only (only The Legend portion)—there's a sign that states it, as well.
Stu Vitue recorded Recording - Feb 25, 01:37 PM
Nice easy mid week hike. Very few people. Measured around 6 miles. No big payoff, but still worth it.
Good trail. Mud in places. Expect to see lots of people on bikes
This hike is moving in to my regular rotation. Hiked it with a friend and our dogs on a rainy Friday AM and had the trail to ourselves. Nice vistas, forest views, and the little waterfalls were flowing with all the rain we’ve had recently. Would rate it as on the easier side of moderate as it mostly runs along a ridge.
