Poo Poo Point Birdwatching Hike with Birds Connect

Join Pedro Rodriguez (Birds Connect) and Joel Gartenberg (Issaquah Alps Trails Club) for an early morning hike to Poo Poo Point. Explore our local “Alps” and surround yourself with bird song. Joel frequently sees Western Tanagers, Flycatchers, Purple Finches, Orange Crowned Warblers and Wilson's Warblers, Varied Thrushes, Rufous Hummingbirds, Pileated and Hairy Woodpeckers.
Experience a less crowded and less steep alternative to the main Poo-Poo Point trail, allowing time for stops and snacks.
Duration: ~5 hours
Meeting Location: SE Evans Lane parking area, south end (Park Pointe trailhead). Parking available along SE Evans Street.
Distance: ~7 miles round trip
Elevation Gain: ~2,000 ft
Difficulty: Moderate (accommodating pace with stops & lunch)
What to Bring: Min. 1.5L water, lunch/snacks, layers, sun protection, sturdy shoes. Binoculars recommended. No parking pass required.
Registration required. Pets allowed. You can check out our Event FAQs on our website.