
Trip
Day Hike - Spring Lake/Lake Desire Park
Notice: need to cancel due to extension of Phase 1 Nice close in hike through forests, past lakes and a mountain to climb. Note: Hike subject to Phase 2 opening date
- 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.
- Wed, May 27, 2020
- Foothills Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 400 ft
- 4 (4 capacity)
- 2 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at Petrovitsky Park in Renton at 9:00am. Carpooling is not recommended due to COVID restrictions at this time.
Address: 16400 SE Petrovitsky Rd, Renton, WA 98058
No parking pass is needed to park; bathrooms are still likely to be closed.
Due to Social Distancing still in effect, this trip is limited to 6 participants. Everyone must be willing to maintain the 6 ft distancing, wear a cloth face covering when passing others, and carry hand sanitizer. We are also required to cancel if unfavorable conditions (such as heavy rain).
Starting from the park, we will drive a short distance to the trailhead, then hike into McGarvey Park Open Space, past some wetlands and across a footbridge then climb up to Echo Mountain, where we will have our lunch and a nice view of Mount Rainier (if clear). Then we will travel down the mountain into Spring Lake Park and hike the "3 lakes loop" which include Spring Lake and Lake Desire. We will travel back through a ravine returning to Petrovitsky Park for a 6 mile hike.
Please bring the 10 essentials, dress in layers and plenty of water. Trail is likely to be muddy in places, so please wear waterproof hiking boots.
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