Trip

Day Hike - Mason Lake

The Ira Spring Trail to Mason Lake leads through forest, then open slopes, perhaps with beargrass in bloom, certainly with wide open views. The next ecosystem is dominated by shady old conifers, followed by a running stream and lakeside vegetation.

Fri, Jul 2, 2021
Committee: Seattle Naturalists Committee
Activity Type: Naturalist
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Leader Rating: Moderate
Mileage: 6.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft
Pace: slow to moderate, with frequent stops

Availability: 1 (8 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: FULL (4 capacity)
Registration Open: Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 7:30 AM
Registration Closed: Tue, Jun 29, 2021 at 5:00 PM
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Leader's notes

This classic Westside forest hike provides the opportunity to experience multiple ecosystems, ending at an alpine lake. As a Naturalist hike you can expect to move at a slow pace, to allow identification of birds, plants, and the environment as a whole.

Meeting place and time

Meet at the Ira Spring Trailhead at 8 am.

NOTE THAT THIS IS A CHANGE FROM THE ORIGINAL 9 AM LISTING, DUE TO WEATHER It is also a change from the original activity date, also due to weather. Original trip participants are being carried over to the new trip.

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