Trip
Day Hike - Darlin Creek Preserve (Olympia)
Calling all families! Join us for an easy 2-mile loop trail through this local wetland preserve featuring three Black River tributary streams and a trio of ponds and lakes.
Contacts
- Sun, Nov 15, 2020
- Olympia Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Families
- Casual
- Mileage: 2.4 mi
- Elevation Gain: 140 ft
- High Point Elevation: 500 ft
- 1 (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Sun, Nov 1, 2020 at 12:30 AM
- Wed, Nov 11, 2020 at 9:30 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
In order to adhere to our Covid-19 Safety Precautions, we will be wearing face masks and practicing social distancing throughout this adventure. Parents, please help us keep each other safe by setting expectations with your kiddos ahead of time! And let's be prepared to meet one another with flexibility and grace as we navigate the challenges of modifying our pre-pandemic practices :)
This is the second mentored hike for Jaq Morrill, so be sure to keep an eye on your inboxes for their Happy Hiker email prior to our trip!
10:00a. Meet at the trailhead at the end of Lake Lucinda Drive SW. Note that you'll drive through a suburb to get to this parking area—don't be alarmed by the houses! You're going in the right direction.
10:10a. After a brief round of introductions and an explanation of our route on the Wetland Forest Loop Trail, which you can preview here, we'll set off on our adventure.
Required Equipment
- A mask (or other suitable face covering) and hand sanitizer to ensure adherence to our Covid Code of Conduct.
- Navigation: map & compass, or GPS.
- Sun protection: sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, sleeves, etc.
- Insulation (extra clothing): the layering system is your friend!
- Illumination: flashlight or headlamp, extra batteries.
- First aid supplies: appropriate to activity, including any necessary medication.
- Fire starter: for absolute emergencies only.
- Gear repair kit and tools, including knife.
- Nutrition (extra food).
- Hydration (extra water).
- Emergency shelter.