Trip
Day Hike - Mima Mounds
South Puget Sound is blessed with a unique prairie ecosystem that comes into bloom in the spring. Join the Naturalist Committee of the Olympia branch for a leisurely paced evening walk through the Mima Mounds. We will observe the beautiful spring bloom and debate the theories of the formation of the mounds. Mima Mounds is a National Natural Landmark managed by as a Natural Area Preserve by the Department of Natural Resources. Adults and families are welcome.
Contacts
Dee Ann Kline Parkinson
Primary Leader
- Mon, May 13, 2019
- Olympia Naturalists Committee
- Family, Urban Adventure, Naturalist, Day Hiking
- Youth, Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 2.75 mi
- Elevation Gain: 10 ft
- Pace: Casual
- 3 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at the trailhead at 5:30pm and begin hiking at 5:45 pm. Be sure to bring your Discover Pass to display in your car.
Route/Place
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Sun protection
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination
- First aid supplies
- Fire
- Repair kit and tools, including knife
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter
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