Ira Spring & Putrid Pete's Peak Trails

Trip

Day Hike - Mason Lake

Join the Tacoma Singles Activities Committee on hike to beautiful alpine lake and learn about life of trail avocate and nature conservationist Ira Spring.

  • Moderate/Strenuous
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,550 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 4,320 ft
  • Pace: 1.5-2mph

Meet at Mason Lake Trailhead at 7:00AM

Direction to the trail head: From Tacoma take I-5 North to SR 18 to I-90 to exit 45. Turn left and cross under the highway, then veer left onto FR-9030. About one mile from the exit, stay left at the fork onto Mason Lake Road, FR-9031. Park in the lot at the end of this road, 3.8 miles from the highway. There is a privy at the trailhead.

 Parking Pass/Entry Fee: Northwest Forest Pass

Please see WTA description of Mason Lake Trail:

https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/ira-spring-memorial

Route/Place

Ira Spring & Putrid Pete's Peak Trails


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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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