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.
- Sat, Jul 21, 2018
- Seattle Naturalists Committee
- Naturalist
- Adults
- Easy
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,100 ft
- 6 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at 6:45 AM at 65th Street Park and Ride under I5 or at 9:30 AM at the north end of Sunrise Parking lot in Mt. Rainier. The Park Entrance Fee for a single car is now $30 unless you have the national federal lands pass or an annual national park pass.
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
guidebook
day hiking gear, 10 essentials
Bring water, the trail is exposed to the sun and if it is warm you will want water.