Outdoor Adventures
Thrill Seeker Experiences
From the shores of Lake Sammamish to the highest peaks of the Issaquah Alps, outdoor adventures await, no matter your preferred level of adrenaline rush.
Everyone deserves to enjoy the outdoors, regardless of ability.
The Creekside Angling Company is a full-service fly-fishing outfitter. Shop their full range of fly fishing gear and accessories, get advice from their helpful and knowledgeable staff, or sign up for one of their guided trips.
Find a guided hike in Issaquah for every fitness and experience level with the Issaquah Alps Trails Club.
This club has been serving sportsmen since 1920. The firing range provides a safe place for both the public and members to shoot. The range is a place where sports enthusiasts can hone their skills while observing safe firearms handling and shooting. There is also an archery range available for members only and their guests.
23605 SE Evans Street
Kayak Academy rents kayaks, SUPs (stand-up paddle boards), and related gear. New to kayaking and paddling? They also offer kayak and SUP lessons and training camps.
Issaquah Ski and Snowboard School provides quality bus transportation and snow sports instruction at minimal cost.
Lake Sammamish State Park is a 500+ acre day-use park that is part of the Washington State Park system and has been an important cultural region for local Native American tribes for centuries. Fill your days swimming, kayaking, paddling, fishing, boating, and picnicking, and explore the surrounding wetlands, deciduous forests, and heron rookery for opportunities to spot wildlife.
Check out these biking trail guides for some great rides! You can enjoy biking on nonmotorized corridors, mountain trails, and road riding.
Northwest Paragliding’s team of fully certified USHPA tandem pilots will help you experience the thrill of flight at one of the most beautiful flying locations in the USA. There is NO experience necessary. Tandem flights are available from April 1st – October 1st and can be enjoyed by anyone over the age of 16 and under 260 pounds. (Minors must be accompanied by an adult).
475 Front St S
Ohana Kai Watersports offers jet ski rentals at Half Day Rates and Full Day Rates on Lake Sammamish. Larger group? Contact them to make a booking!
Take PaddleFlow/SUP Yoga and PaddleFit classes at Lake Sammamish with a certified instructor and safety rescue trainer Lindsay Lambert. They have a fleet of boards available for rentals and lessons.
Experience outdoor bliss. Join REI for an outdoor class, guided day trip or virtual event.
Ride Bicycles can set you and your family up with a bike rental matched to their fitness and ability levels. Then head right out from the bike shop on the Rainer or East Lake Sammamish Trails. These trails are flat, paved, and mostly away from streets and automobile traffic. It is a GREAT way to explore Issaquah, Lake Sammamish State Park, the downtown historic district and so much more.
160 NW Gilman Blvd STE 102
If you're visiting our beautiful region and want to hit the slopes, or you live here and want to rent for the season, you're in luck. Gerk's Ski and Cycle has an excellent selection of high-quality, well-maintained skis, snowboards, boots, and poles - all ready for you to rent.
Come paraglide and experience free flight in its purest form! No minimum age requirements. Seattle Paraglide has flown passengers from 5 to 94 years young. You can fly tandem with an instructor pilot who provides everything you need and helps you with every step.
11206 Issaquah-Hobart Rd SE
To the Mountain Shuttle offers weekend roundtrip service from Gerk’s Ski and Cycle in Issaquah to The Summit at Snoqualmie on Saturday’s and Sundays. Advanced reservations are required.
Snow tubing is easy for all ages, which means it's perfect for families and groups looking for a fun winter activity.
Take your young hikers out on a half-mile trail through the swampy area north of Tradition Lake. It could even be their first hike! The trail is solidly constructed, with good footing, no mud and it's almost all level.
26415 SE 79th St
This 40 acre family nudist park has been owned and operated by its members since 1945. Couples, families and singles are welcome. The park is located on Tiger Mountain, 3 miles south of downtown Issaquah.
24050 Southeast 127th Street
