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Squak Mountain State Park
21430 SE May Valley Road, Issaquah, WA 98029
Squak Mountain State Park offers a peek-a-boo view of Seattle amongst mossy rocks, lichen covered trees and bubbling creeks. This day use park is less than 15 minutes from Seattle with hiking and horse trails for outdoor enthusiasts of all abilities.
Rules
- Day-Use Only
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Fires not Allowed
- Horses Allowed
Please note, there is no drinking water at the park.
Activities
Bird Watching
Geocaching
Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running
Horseback Riding
Metal Detecting
Amenities
Automated Pay Station
Accessible Restrooms
Restrooms
Picnic Tables
Parking
Interpretive Opportunities
Equestrian Trails
Hiking Trails
Park features
Image
Creek
Forest
Mountain View
Seasonal Wildflowers
Viewpoint
Wildlife Viewing
Rules
- Day-Use Only
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Fires not Allowed
- Horses Allowed
Please note, there is no drinking water at the park.
Map & visitor guide
47.49900818, -122.0465546
Picnic and day use facilities
Six first-come, first-served picnic tables are available at the main trailhead and one is available at the Bullitt fireplace. A vault toilet is available at the trailhead and a horse-loading ramp, which is also ADA accessible.
Winter Schedule
Learn about seasonal closures and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.
Trails
The park has 13 miles of hiking trails and six miles of horse trails.
Interpretive opportunities
The Pretzel Tree Trail is a self-guided .03-mile interpretive trail adjacent to the main trailhead. Follow the adventures of a field mouse as he meets other forest critters and discovers their connection to the ecosystem on Squak Mountain in his search for the Pretzel Tree. Although the Pretzel Tree was unfortunately blown down due to a bomb cyclone in 2024, the interpretive trail remains open for use. Efforts to help the field mouse find a new tree are ongoing.
Park History
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