
Field trip: Introduction to the Natural World Course
Field Trip 4 - Seattle Naturalists Intro Natural World Course - Naches Peak Loop (Mount Rainier)
Mt. Rainier National Park has many trails that lead to premier wildflower gardens.
- 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.
- Sun, Aug 9, 2015
- Seattle Naturalists Committee
- Exploring Nature
- Adults
- Easy/Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 4.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 700 ft
- 9 (9 capacity)
- 2 (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
** NOTE: DATE, LOCATION, AND LEADER ARE TENTATIVE **
Tipsoo Lake parking area
9 am
Mt. Rainier National Park has many trails that lead to premier wildflower gardens.
After this field trip you may identify these species and more:
1. Broad-leaf Lupine
2. Common Paintbrush
3. Beargrass
4. Gray Jay
5. Blue (Butterfly)
6. Red Columbine
7. Glacier Lily
8. Tiger Lily
9. Thinleaf Blueberry
10. Sitka Mountain Ash
11. Sitka Alder
12. Alaska Yellow-cedar
Destinations are quite dependent upon snow level. We’ll give more details in July via e-mail and at the 4th Presentation.
Naches Peak Loop (Mount Rainier)
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USGS Bumping Lake
Green Trails Bumping Lake No. 271
USGS Mt Rainier East
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270 - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
guide book
day hiking gear