Bandera Mountain, Ira Spring Trail - Mason Lake, Little Bandera Mountain
Feb 06, 2010
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- Type of Outing
- Day hike
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Bandera Mountain
- Region: Snoqualmie Pass -- Snoqualmie Pass
- Agency: Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Snoqualmie Ranger District
- Trails: Bandera Mountain (#1038)
- Avg Rating: 4.12
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- Hike: Ira Spring Trail - Mason Lake
- Region: Snoqualmie Pass -- Snoqualmie Pass
- Agency: Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
- Trails: Ira Spring Memorial (#1038)
- Avg Rating: 3.83
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Little Bandera Mountain
- Region: Snoqualmie Pass -- Snoqualmie Pass
- Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Snoqualmie Ranger District, North Bend Office
- Avg Rating: 2.50
- Be Aware Of
- Snow on trail
Little Bandera Mountain is a great local destination for any scramblers out there, but it it not quite ready for a typical hiker. Snow begins about halfway up, or about 2/3 of the way to the junction with Mason Lake trail. When you are on the final switchback and are hiking east to the junction,about halfway up the switchback, most of the footprints veer off to the left and go straight up the slope over snow and boulders and head toward the top of the ridge, Little Bandera's western arm. Follow those prints because the route they will lead you on is much easier than the actual route. Climb a bit over the boulders and you will reach the trail that leads west to Mason Lake. You will notice prints continue north up the slope. The route from here is non-technical but pretty steep and tiring, so pace yourself! About halfway from that trail to the top of the ridge, start moving a bit diagonally (NE) up towards the summit so you avoid the trees. You should see plenty of footprints. Just keep going and you will make it to the ridge crest. Then continue east up the slopes to the summit of Little Bandera Mountain. The route to the main summit of Bandera is snowed in and looked pretty dangerous. Do not attempt until more snow melts. Besides, the views from Little Bandera are good enough, as you will see. Views include Kaleetan and Chair Peaks, Granite mountain, McClellan Butte, Mt. Kent, Mt. Si, the Middle Fork Valley, North Bend, the Olympics, Bellevue, and Seattle.
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