TAYLOR MOUNTAIN FOREST

Acquired by King County in 1997, Taylor Mountain Forest sits on the southwest side of Taylor Mountain, near the community of Hobart in eastern King County. It is a critical habitat link between large tracts of public land that include the City of Seattle's Cedar River Watershed and Tiger Mountain State Forest.

From red alder and black cottonwood to salmonberry and lady fern, Taylor Mountain features a mosaic of forest stands and wetland areas. The park’s 75 wetlands provide high quality habitat for fish and wildlife and important flood storage capacity. Taylor Mountain Forest is also home to two major tributaries of Issaquah Creek, Holder Creek and Carey Creek, which provide more than five miles of spawning and rearing habitat for salmon.

The 1822-acre site is a working forest that King County manages to conserve, protect and restore the health of the area's ecosystems  and to demonstrate environmentally sound forest management. Taylor Mountain Forest is also popular for its trails and recreational opportunities.

Access:

There is a small gravel lot off of 276th Ave SE near the intersection with SE 188th St. Roadside shoulder parking is also available.

Acreage:

1822 acres

Use:

hiking, equestrian, mountain biking