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.
Squak Mountain (Southeast and Central Peaks) as seen from Poo Poo Point (east)
Remains of the Bullitt Family home located on Squak Mountain.
Trientalis latifolia (broadleaf starflower) is a native perennial herb found on Squak Mountain.
Bufo boreas (western toad) is a native amphibian found on Squak Mountain.
Tiger Mountain (Washington)
Tiger Mountain is a mountain in the U.S. state of Washington. It is at the center of the Issaquah Alps, a small range in the Eastside region of King County, Washington southeast of Seattle. The mountain is part of a designated protected area, the Tiger Mountain State Forest, and has several recreational areas used for hiking, mountain biking, and paragliding.
Squak Mountain, Cougar Mountain, and Seattle seen from the summit of West Tiger #3
Aerial view of antennas on Tiger Mountain