Ira Spring Trail - Mason Lake — Friday, Jun. 23, 2000

Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass

Went back up for another attempt on Mt. Defiance, this time with my sister, La Marisposa. Conditions have changed little since June 3 report, except that all the snow around the lake seems to have melted out. It was supposed to clear up in the afternoon, but it rained constantly the whole time on the trail. Fog covered most of the lake, it was barely visible, but it appears to be 100% melted out. Wet and exposed, Butterfly pointed to the return trail so I was defied by the mountain once again. It was hard to keep dry with the abundant wet foilage on the trail and constant rain. Next time. Back at the trailhead (1:30PM), the sun was out but the hills were still socked in only 100m above. No trail pass enforecement apparent today. R/T 5 miles, 3 hours with time for lunch.