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Day Hike - May Creek & Lake Boren

Explore the May Creek Valley on the route of the former Walla Walla Railroad, visit an antique mail delivery van displayed along the trail and then turn north on a side trail to Lake Boren, our lunch spot and turnaround point.

  • Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 4.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 400 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 500 ft
  • Pace: 2.0

Meet at 10:30 AM in the west parking lot of the Renton McDonalds at 1705 NE 44th St, just east of I-405.

We will caravan the short distance from McDonalds to the trailhead, where we need to park along SE 93rd St.  The leader will provide directions for driving there. 

Route/Place

May Creek, The Highlands & Lake Boren


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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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