
Field trip: Introduction to the Natural World Course
Field Trip 4 - Seattle Naturalists Intro Natural World Course - Sheep Lake (Chinook Pass)
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, Jul 31, 2016
- Seattle Naturalists Committee
- Exploring Nature
- Adults
- Easy
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- Mileage: 5.0
- Elevation Gain: 400 ft
- 3 (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Chinook Pass Parking Lot @ 9:30AM.
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.
Sheep Lake (Chinook Pass)
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Trails Illustrated Mount Rainier National Park
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
guide book
day hiking gear