RV rental Tiger Mountain State Forest, WA: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

Covering around 13,500 of forests and mountains, Tiger Mountain State Forest offers one of the best opportunities for outdoor recreation fun this close to a major city. Around 40 miles of trails wind and weave through dense second-growth forests that are perpetually layered in a soft veil of moss and dew. The forest floor, clad in spring-green fern and other small plants, is as verdant as the leaves overhead. A few trails lead adventurers to four distinct mountain peaks, three of which offer excellent views of the Seattle skyline. The westernmost peak has an especially good view of Seattle as well as the southern towns, Renton, Kent, and on a clear day, Tacoma. This peak is heavily trafficked, even though it’s one of the more challenging peaks to summit. Hikers have steep elevation gains of about 2,000 feet in a short three-mile distance to contend with. A shoulder on the western flank of the Tiger Mountain called Poo Poo Point is especially popular with hang gliders and paragliders. Take a running start off a short, bald butte, and for a heart-wrenching split second, moment, drop a few feet before the glider catches the air and sets a-soaring. Wildlife has once again returned to Tiger Mountain State Forest, and sightings of deer, elk, bobcats, and black bears are not uncommon. Small game creatures like rabbits, turkeys, foxes, and raccoons are typically easier to spot.