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Naturalist Trip - Alki Point

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Naturalist Trip - Alki Point

-4 Low Tide at Constellation Marine Preserve at South Alki. Trip will happen either May 27 or 28, whichever has the better weather. Those who register must be available on either day (May 28 is preferred). READ LEADER'S NOTES

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Roseanne Lorenzana
Roseanne Lorenzana
Primary Leader
  • Easy
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 1.0 mi
  • Pace: slow & safe as appropriate for slippery, low tide terrain
  • Trip will happen either May 27 or 28 (not both). If you sign-up, be able to attend either day.  Choice will depend on date with the best weather forecast - May 28 is preferred.
  • Calf-high rubber boots/rain boots are the preferred footwear. Other waterproof boots may be used - be aware that saltwater is usually not considered friendly to leather or synthetic materials of hiking boots.  NOT ACCEPTABLE: sandals, water slippers or stretchy slip-on water shoes - these are not acceptable for safety reasons: encrustations on intertidal rocks are very sharp and seaweed covered surfaces are slippery.
  • Public restrooms are located near the intersection of  63rd Ave SW and Alki Ave SW, about 0.4 mile walk from our meeting location (along 63rd, ~20 minute round trip walk).
  • Meeting time for Tues May 27→10:00am (-4.0 @ 11:35am)
  • Meeting time for Wed May 28→11:00am  Meet at "The Intertidal World" art installation at the SW  Spokane St, West End (google map link , also shown in the picture, below) where we'll review the artist-rendered field guide posted there and talk about the ecology of the intertidal zone before venturing into the intertidal area.  (-4.1 @ 12:20pm)
  • Parking - there is no time limit for parking on Beach Drive directly in front of the beach; however, it being a low tide day, parking there  may be limited. Another good place to park is along 63th Ave SW. 
  • Weather - from NWS
  • Bus - Metro #50 is the closest (link to Metro 50)Intertidal Tiles.jpg
Route/Place

Alki Beach Park & Alki Point

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Essentials for low tide:

  • Sun protection
  • First aid
  • Sturdy, waterproof footwear
  • Snacks, water
  • Extra clothes
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