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Naturalist Trip - Joe Watt Canyon

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Naturalist Trip - Joe Watt Canyon

Wildflower trip but there are also birds, insects, trees and other plants, too. PRIORITY to INW2025 students until Apr 27. INW2025 students contact trip leader to be added to roster by Apr 27. After Apr 27, trip open to all Mountaineer members. IMPORTANT - read Leader's notes.

Contacts

Roseanne Lorenzana
Roseanne Lorenzana
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 7.7 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,600 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 3,000 ft
  • Pace: 1.5-2 MPH with frequent pauses for naturalist observations
  • Your Mountaineers activity list must show recent hikes with similar distance & gain, because SAFETY is a priority. Without this capability, you will be taken off the roster. Tracks recorded on GPS apps are acceptable (word-of-mouth is not acceptable).
  • INW2025 students must contact leader prior to April 27 to be added to roster. (Leader will be traveling Apr 13-30 but have intermittent internet access.)
  • After Apr 27, trip is open to all Mountaineer members – no prior experience required.
  • We will practice using the apps and key provided in the INW2025 course.You will get more out of the trip by using the apps, key and/or field guide. And, binoculars (for birds).
  • The above "tools" are highly recommended for all participants, INW student or not.
  • 9:00AM ready to hike. Meet at intersection of Watt Canyon Rd and Kittitas Reclamtion District Rd (47.070027, -120.733817). This location is ~17 miles east of Cle Elum via I-90. Driving directions provided in “Hello Naturalist” email sent 5-7 days prior to trip.

  • Weather – from NWS

Route/Place

L.T. Murray Wildlife Area

Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  • Binoculars & field guides
  • Navigation
  • Headlamp
  • Sun protection
  • First aid
  • Knife
  • Fire
  • Shelter
  • Extra food
  • Extra water
  • Extra clothes
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