Field trip: Introduction to the Natural World Course
Field Trip 3 - Seattle Naturalists Intro Natural World Course - DeRoux Creek-Gallagher Head Lake
Teanaway River area. We will be identifying the flowers, shrubs, and birds that inhabit the east slopes of the Cascades.
- 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, Jun 26, 2016
- Seattle Naturalists Committee
- Exploring Nature
- Adults
- Easy/Moderate
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- Mileage: 4.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 400 ft
- 3 (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
To Be Arranged with Leader - Start Time will be approximately 9:30AM.
The mountains surrounding the North Fork of the Teanaway River are often sunny when it is raining in Seattle. Plus they offer acres of beautiful wildflower meadows, making this an ideal field trip destination to practice wildflower identification. Also, many shrubs and at least nine kinds of trees are present. This hike will be easy and conducted at a naturalist pace which will allow us plenty of time to observe the beautiful flowers, conifers, shrubs, birds and occasional butterfly in this area. We will stop for a leisurely lunch break. Distance traveled will be adjusted for member preferences but will be about 3-4 miles roundtrip. We will have two leaders and an assistant leader allowing us plenty of flexibility.
DeRoux Creek-Gallagher Head Lake
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Green Trails Alpine Lakes East (Stuart Range) No. 208SX
Green Trails Mt Stuart No. 209 - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
guide book, binoculars or hand lens if desired, plant and conifer ID course material
day hiking gear, lunch, sunscreen, bug repellant, chocolate for the leader
Water 1 L minimum. This area can be hot. No potable water is available.