Mount Defiance, Ira Spring Trail - Mason Lake
Jul 19, 2011
by
Norm
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last modified
Jul 20, 2011 10:57 AM
- Type of Outing
- Day hike
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Mount Defiance
- Region: Snoqualmie Pass -- Snoqualmie Pass
- Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Snoqualmie Ranger District, North Bend Office
- Trails: Mount Defiance (#1009)
- Avg Rating: 4.12
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- 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
- Why You Should Go Now
- Wildflowers blooming
- Be Aware Of
- Mudholes
- Snow on trail
In the clouds
Dry starting out but not far up the Ira Spring trail the clouds engulfed us and kept everthing moist all day. We did see about a dozen others along the way that were going to either Bandera or Mason Lake. We continued on past Mason lake inspite of the poor visibility and snow-covered trail utilizing GPS and compass. The trail is seen in spots but even more visible on the west side of the ridge nearing the open meadow at 5000'. We circled around to the west and followed the way-trail to the top. Mountain-axe utilized on the steep ridge areas below 5000' but traction devices were not needed. Temperature check indicated 48° near the top. Crampons recommended with cooler temperatures earlier in the day when snow will be hard in the trees.
Many Glacier lily's just blooming with the receeding snow. Trail is quite muddy in the basin between Mason lake and the Defiance SE ridge.
Total time about 8 hours for the 10.4 mile round-trip.
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Many Glacier lily's just blooming with the receeding snow. Trail is quite muddy in the basin between Mason lake and the Defiance SE ridge.
Total time about 8 hours for the 10.4 mile round-trip.
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