Trip

Naturalist Trip - Summerland

Mt. Rainier National Park has many trails that lead to premier wildflower gardens. Expect to spend a full day at this trip between the driving and the time hiking.

Fri, Aug 5, 2022
Committee: Seattle Naturalists Committee
Activity Type: Naturalist
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Moderate
Leader Rating: Moderate
Mileage: 8.5 mi
Elevation Gain: 2,100 ft
High Point Elevation: 5,900 ft
Pace: Many stops

Availability: FULL (10 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: FULL (2 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Meeting place and time

We will meet at 9:00 am at the Summerland trailhead. Carpools are suggested (e.g. Green Lake/65th P&R, leaving at about 6:45 am). An email will be sent out a few days before the trip with more details.

Leader's notes

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

An e-mail will be sent out a few days before the trip with further details.

Route/Place

Summerland & Panhandle Gap

Recommended Maps:
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
See full route/place details.

Roster

Required Equipment

In addtion to standard day hiking gear, I recommend that you bring binoculars, magnifying loop, plant list, refence guides & apps. as well as access to charts for plants families, butterflies and conifers.

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