Trip
Day Hike - McLane Creek Nature Trail
It is newt hunting time at McLane Nature Trail! On this family hike we will look for the fire-bellied newts that come out to breed in March! We will also see what other wildlife is waking up at this time of year, including wood ducks and other birds.
Contacts
- Sat, Mar 3, 2018
- Olympia Family Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking, Family
- Families
- Easy
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- Mileage: 1.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 50 ft
- 3 (10 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 11:22 AM
- Thu, Mar 1, 2018 at 8:00 PM
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Although this is a short hike on level ground, we will be making lots of stops to look for animals and even play with the newts if possible, so plan on 2-3 hours. Trail treats and a stop will be provided.
Meet at 10 am at the Mclane Nature Trail lower parking lot. A Discover pass is required. We will convene in the covered area adjacent to the parking lot.
Required Equipment
All participants are expected to have a backpack with spare clothing, water, snacks, and personal items. Spare packs are available for kids if they need them.
All parents should have 10 essentials for an urban setting.
Dress for rain and cold.
If you have them, bring nets, binoculars and animal ID books.
Bathrooms are available at the trailhead.