"Wonderful after work trail run on the Seattle Eastside - the PNW is just special with its tall trees and beautiful ferns. Followed a clockwise loop from Squak Mountain Access Trailhead, covered the three peaks and returned via the Mountainside Drive trailhead. I made the mistake of trying to save time by bushwhacking West from Southeast Peak to rejoin the trail - stinging nettles were just the beginning... Next time I will just retrace my steps from Southeast peak northward along the ridge. Luckily the fun didn't last and I was back on a proper trail after 15 minutes of joy." — danishclimber • Aug 28, 2023

"Triple Squak day! Highly recommend walking south of the actual Southeast Peak on the user trail to the slightly lower bump (marked with the summit marker on this map). Excellent mushroom show and even sort of a view at the end." — beaucheminjess • Oct 16, 2021

"Dropped my water bottle along the trail on the way up without realizing it. Came across it on the way down--I don't think anyone else had been on the trail (never saw anyone). No view at top." — danv • Jul 26, 2021

"Squak Mountain State Park - a hidden gem Nestled between the Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park and the Tiger Mountain State Forest, Squak Mountain State Park gets a fraction of the area's visitors as it's illustrious neighbors. Enjoy secluded, sub-alpine views as your adventure takes you through the Billit's former vacation escape. Only their grand stone fireplace remains, but you'll certainly enjoy your wanderings over three of the Issaquah Alps' area peaks: Squak Mtn West, Squak Mtn Central Peak, and Squak Mtn SE Peak. Author's note: having been to Cougar, Squak and Tiger; it's easy to compare them to each other. I have to say, I think Squak may be my favorite and I'll gladly go back again and again. I would not say the same about Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park. It's nice, though obnoxiously crowded and it does not have the same Alpine feel that Squak has. Squak sets up the physical challenge while delivering beautiful sub-alpine views. It's pretty hard to do better unless you're headed above the tree line. Bring your cardio and happy adventuring! Trail length: 7.3 miles Total Elevation Gain / Loss: 2,157 feet Link to GPS tracks: http://my.v..." — herdingcats • Apr 2, 2014

"Part of a late afternoon loop over West Peak, Central Peak, and Southeast Peak of Squak Mountain. The spur trail is impossible to miss heading south from the height of land of the East Ridge Trail. The trail continues past the summit to the south; not sure where it goes, would like to explore someday." — scott • Feb 26, 2014

"Took the dogs for a light rainy-day hike the day after christmas. We took the equestrian loop trial east of the access road and bushwhacked from the East ridge trail, north of the peak. Peekaboo views of PooPoo Point." — Jeb • Dec 26, 2012

"Took the East Ridge Trail and then the side trail to Squak Mountain Southeast Peak. The trail to the peak starts at the high point in the East Ridge Trail just below the peak and is flagged with ribbons. From there we headed back down to the East Ridge Trail then over to Central Peak, Bullitt Fireplace, West Peak, and Peggy's View before heading back toward the East Ridge Trail and down the mountain." — Al-Rashid • Mar 10, 2012