Tiger Mountain, Washington

Stylized landscape portrait of Tiger Mountain near Issaquah, Washington

Paragliding Flight Atlas · Washington

Tiger Mountain

A wooded launch close enough to Seattle for an after-work flight and ambitious enough to send a good day well beyond the commute.

Atlas take

The hike provides the first climb of the day; the mountain may provide the second

Tiger Mountain is a forested mountain launch near Issaquah, Washington. Pilots know it for a prolific lift source near Seattle, views toward Mount Rainier, the Cascades, and Puget Sound, and an active club and flying community.

Flying characterMountain thermal, Cross-country, and Recreational flying
Best fitCurrent club guidance allows appropriately supported lower-rated pilots, but independent visitors must meet current credentials and orientation requirements. Club-maintained launch and landing system with public-agency and land-use agreements.
Best monthsApril through August

Choose your path

Make the trip work your way.

Current site guidance

Check visitor access and site status.

Use the responsible local source to confirm the current requirements before committing to independent flying.

Read the current Tiger Mountain site guide

Local support

Make the practical side easier.

NWPC recommends this public club channel for coordinating with local pilots and arranging an in-person site introduction before a first Tiger flight.

Northwest Paragliding Club Telegram

Carry this flight home

Pick your story.

Tiger MountainShop Tiger Mountain
Launch & Flight Co. Mug Tiger Mountain | Coffee for the ClimbTiger Mountain | Coffee for the ClimbLaunch & Flight Co. Sticker 3″×3″ Tiger Mountain | Stick It and Send ItTiger Mountain | Stick It and Send It
Mountain thermal and Cross-country picks
6 m/s Club | The Lift Looks Good on You6 m/s Club CapIn Turbulence We Trust | Certified Bumpy EditionCertified Bumpy Patch

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