Trip
Day Hike - Umtanum Creek Canyon
Only open to registration for enrolled students of the 2019 Intro to the Natural World course from April 16 to April 25. After that, all others may register. Come hike this fascinating canyon to look for birds, wildflowers, and plants. The geology is also remarkable here.
- 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
- Sun, May 26, 2019
- Seattle Naturalists Committee
- Exploring Nature
- Adults
- Easy/Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 700 ft
- FULL (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at 6:30 AM at the 65th Street park and ride on the north side of 65th street, up under the I 5, at the far north end. We could make a stop at Preston Park and Ride to pick additional cars up.
This is a spectacular birding hike early in the season. A good place to find Yellow-breasted Chats, Lazuli Buntings, and many more. The flowers are not abundant but can be good. Nice sagebrush habitat and we will have good views of the Columbia Lava flows.
Umtanum Creek Canyon
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USGS Wymer
USGS The Cottonwoods
WA DNR Yakima
Green Dot Maps (wdfw.wa.gov) - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
Bring Washington wildflower Search and the Merlin apps on your smartphone or tablet.
- 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