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Field Trip 4 - Seattle Naturalists Intro Natural World Course - Spray Park

Field trip: Introduction to the Natural World Course

Field Trip 4 - Seattle Naturalists Intro Natural World Course - Spray Park

A diverse wildflower hike through forest and meadows, and ultimately alpine rock gardens, most of which, inspire with constant views of Mt. Rainier towering above. Expect to spend a full day at this trip between the driving and the time hiking. This is for the MORE adventurous.

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Gary Brill
Gary Brill
Primary Leader
  • Strenuous
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 9.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,500 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 6,500 ft
  • Pace: Moderate with a number of stops

We will meet at 6:00 AM at the 65th Street P&R under I-5. We will be north of 65th and at the far north end of the P&R. An early start is advisable to secure parking at Mowich Lake.

We will do the hike as described in Washington Trails https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/spray-park to a high crest that looks down towards the Carbon Glacier. From this point, we will ascend about one-half more miles to rock gardens full of elegant lupine, cliff paintbrush and magenta paintbrush, among others.

Difficulty: Strenuous

Pace: Moderate

Distance: 9 miles roundtrip

Elevation gain: 2000’

Route/Place

Spray Park

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

guide book or apps

day hiking gear

reasonably good footwear - water resistant with good tread

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