Ira Spring & Putrid Pete's Peak Trails

Trip

Day Hike - Ira Spring Trail

Trip will initially open to Tacoma Branch Conditioning Hiking Students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers, based on availability, 7-10 days prior to date of the hike.

  • Moderate/Strenuous
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 7.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,420 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 4,320 ft

Meeting time needs to be early due to a small parking lot that can fill up on a nice day.  So I will meet you at the Mason Lake/Ira Spring Trailhead at 7am.

Trip will initially open to Tacoma Branch Conditioning Hiking Students.  Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers, based on availability, 7-10 days prior to date of the hike.

Hike Description:  We will hike out and back on Ira Spring Trail to Mason Lake.  There may still be some snow on the trail but based upon recent trip reports, it is likely to be melted out.  FYI:  We will not be going up the Bandera Mountain trail on this trip.

Route/Place

Ira Spring & Putrid Pete's Peak Trails


Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  1. Navigation
  2. Sun protection
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination
  5. First aid supplies
  6. Fire
  7. Repair kit and tools, including knife
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter
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