Field trip: Introduction to the Natural World Course
Field Trip 3 - Seattle Naturalists Intro Natural World Course - Esmeralda Basin
This will be a naturalist hike focused on identifying trees, ferns, wildflowers, and birds. Students will receive a taste of the drying forests found on the eastside of the Cascade Crest. The pace will be slow as we closely at nature.
Contacts
Stewart Hougen
Primary Leader
- Sun, Jun 23, 2019
- Seattle Naturalists Committee
- Naturalist
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,750 ft
- 1 (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
TBD. More information forthcoming. The leaders will be camping the night before in the Teanaway.
The pace will be slow as we stop often to look at trees and flowers. Expect to spend a full day at this trip between the driving and the time hiking.
Route/Place
Esmeralda Basin
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Green Trails Alpine Lakes East (Stuart Range) No. 208SX
Green Trails Mt Stuart No. 209
USGS Mount Stuart - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
Bring your smart phone or tablet with the wildflower search app and the PNW tree app. The various charts from class could also be useful. It can be very hot in the Teanaway with a fair bit of sun exposure, so bring adequate water and don't forget a sun hat.
Trip Reports