Field trip: Introduction to the Natural World Course
Field Trip 4 - Seattle Naturalists Intro Natural World Course - Berkeley Park (Mount Rainier)
Mt. Rainier National Park has many trails that lead to premier wildflower gardens.
- Thu, Aug 3, 2017
- Seattle Naturalists Committee
- Naturalist
- Adults
- Easy, Easy/Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,100 ft
- 4 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
7 AM at 65th Street Park and ride or 9:30 at Sunrise visitors center.
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.
Berkeley Park (Mount Rainier)
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USGS Mt Rainier East
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
if you have a pad try downloading the Mt. Rainier wildflower search app. It is free.