[Hutch]

Disappointed to find that the trail was closed today. The main Tiger trail doesn't do it for me when I'm looking for quick and dirty after work. Is that cable actually electrified? Because I'm pretty sure I stepped right next to it a couple weeks ago.

[Ingunn]

It was closed? Do you know the reason?

[JimK]

It is "Closed Temporarily" due to the cable not being buried in one spot. Multiple yellow tapes across the bottom and the junctions with the Tiger 3 trail. Warning signs at each junction. I saw it on Saturday.

[cascadeclimber]

I've been hiking on that trail for 20 years and I've never once seen it closed like this. Even when they rerouted a short lower section around a deep washout. Despite the warnings, I'm pretty sure that the cable is actually NOT exposed right now. I'm at a loss to explain why, after having been exposed many times and sometimes for long stretches over the last two decades, this action has been taken. Since it seems that the DNR is keeping tabs here, it would be really great if we could get an explanation and an planned course of action; the Issaquah Press reported that "...the closure could last 30 days or less." which doesn't really say anything.

[Hutch]

[Dayhike Mike]

[Magellan]

Maybe they will fix the drainage problems while they are up there.

[meandering Wa]

I came down the trail for the first time, early this Spring and the cable was clearly exposed

[Malachai Constant]

It has been exposed for the last couple years, I assumed it was dead otherwise someone would be if they poked it with a treking pole

[Magellan]

I went up it tonight. It was pretty close to dark but it did not look like they have done anything.

[Cale Hoopes]

Anybody notice how DNR walled off parts of the cable trail with their fancy murder tape? I illegally (if possible) walked around em for my tuesday hike and saw NO SIGN of said cable. The damn thing has been exposed on and off since 2007 for gosh sakes. Ever since the big storms that eroded sections of the trail it's popped out. Why the heck now is DNR warning about "Exposed Electrical Cable". If it was dangerous does it really take 4 years to take action... And then, after you cover it shouldn't you take your warning tape & signs down? I didn't see the cable in any of the spots - looks like they've been precovered. Good to know my Discover Pass is going to pay for useless stewardship of a cable that anyone can avoid as long as they have vision. What's next? A sign on the haystack with caution tape that says "Dangerous Class 3 Terrain. Trail Closed."

[cascadeclimber]

[puzzlr]

You mean accurate, up-to-date information like on this Tiger trailhead sign?

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Tiger TH

1) "New" parking lot not marked 2) Land ownership is years out of date - big white square is not private now. 3) WT3 is a vista point with no label. WT1 and 2 are summits. 4) Rerouted WT3 trail not marked 5) Let's not even talk about how many other trail sections are missing (Poo-Poo Point via Chirico Trail!).

[tigermn]

[meandering Wa]

I was over in the area last weekend and did not have / did not consult a guide book. I could not easily find the High School trailhead. I was sharp enough to poke around the high school but with all the security and protect our kids measures, I was not about to drive around inside the gates. It is a shame that such a highly used venue is not maintained. I tried the Railroad grade trail a month or so ago and turned back due to the horrible overgrowth of face high greenery.