The best hiking trails in Washington accomplish three things: They offer amazing views, they’re not too challenging for mere mortals to attempt, and they give you a great workout. Luckily, this 3.8 mile trail in Issaquah will give you all that and more.

The name Poo Poo Point sounds silly, but once you hear how the trail got its name, it makes sense.
Trisha Johnston / allltrails.com
About a century ago, when the logging industry was more prominent in the area, and the loggers used whistles to communicate from the logging tower operator to the workers down the hill. So the trail is named after the sounds the whistles mad.
The trail is family friendly and easy to navigate, but it's not a short journey.
Kelly Hale / alltrails.com
It's about 7 miles in total from the bottom to the top and down again.
The first part of the trail is mainly steep, forested hillside...
Trisha Johnston / alltrails.com

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... but eventually, you'll reach the top, and it's amazing.
G Tseng / alltrails.com
You'll see a lot of paragliders here. But even if that's a bit too adventurous for you, you should stop and have a picnic at the top so you can fully enjoy the views.
Elizabeth Montero / alltrails.com
Every bit of this diverse trail is beautiful.
Lindsey Haas / alltrails.com
It's well worth devoting a date to this hike.

Poo Poo Point is definitely a beautiful and easy hike, but it’s not a quick trek. For a hiking experience that won’t take up your entire day, try one of these 3-mile trails.

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