This time via the high school trail -> section line trail. First mile or two were very mild. Section line trail was steep, plus the lower elevation start, this makes a good workout. Much fewer people than the High Point start. Crowded towards the top. Half of Rainier is pretty clear, Puget Sound, at least 10 para gliders. Not clear enough to see the Olympics. There's a talus cave, and a nice but very thin waterfall next to this trail.
Direction: I-90 exit 17. Issaquah. Front Street, sharp left turn on 2nd Ave. Park on right.