Field trip: Introduction to the Natural World Course
Field Trip 4 - Seattle Naturalists Intro Natural World Course - 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.
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
Contacts
- Fri, Aug 5, 2022
- Seattle Naturalists Committee
- Exploring Nature
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,100 ft
- High Point Elevation: 5,900 ft
- Pace: Many stops
- 2 (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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.
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.
Summerland & Panhandle Gap
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Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - See full route/place details.
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.