Trip
Day Hike - Nisqually State Park
Hike to the scenic Nisqually River, our lunch spot, on a well-maintained trail through forested Nisqually State Park, with a looped return.
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
Contacts
- Tue, May 22, 2018
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- 20-30 Somethings, Families, Adults, Singles, Youth, Retired Rovers
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 100 ft
- High Point Elevation: 800 ft
- Pace: 2.5 mph
- 8 (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at 10:30 AM in the Nisqually State Park parking lot on Mashel Prairie/Medical Springs Road, reached from I-5 by turning east onto SR 512, south at the first exit (Steele St.), left at the traffic light onto southbound Spanaway Loop Road, right (south) at Pacific Ave (SR 7), continuing 19.6 miles to the Mashel Prairie Road, where you turn right and follow the signs to the park.
There is a restroom by the parking lot, but those wanting a food stop before the hike may want to stop at nearby Eatonvelle, where a Subway Restaurant is open for breakfast. A Discover Pass must be dislayed by each car parked at the trailhead parking lot.
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