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Field Trip 4 - Seattle Naturalists Intro Natural World Course

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.

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Bruce Barcklow
Bruce Barcklow
Primary Leader
  • Easy/Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 4.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 700 ft

** 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.

Route/Place

Naches Peak Loop (Mount Rainier)


  • 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.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

guide book

day hiking gear

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