Trail · Squak Mountain State Park
East Side Trail
5.5 mi round trip1,136 ft gainModerateDay hike: No permitOvernight: Campground
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Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation. Just the Discover Pass on your dashboard.
OvernightCampground
Overnight stays only in park campgrounds, booked through Washington State Parks.
Washington State Parks rules. Matched from trail managers on the map. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance5.5 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,136 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point1,516 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
East Side Trail is a 5.5-mile round trip, out and back from Mountainside Drive Trailhead. The route follows Bullitt Fireplace Trail, then East Side Trail.
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What you need
Parking and passes
This trailhead is on state land, so you need a Discover Pass on your dashboard.
Get a Discover PassGetting there
The hike starts at Mountainside Drive Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.