Ira Spring Trail - Mason Lake, Mount Defiance — Friday, Aug. 25, 2000

Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass

Started at 10:00am. Ascended to the lake via the old trail that runs along the creek. After a short rest, proceeded up to Defiance. The trail was not clearly marked to the summit, so I erected a cairn. Spent 20 minutes on top, enjoying the nonviews ( It was shrouded in cloud ), and chatting with a friendly doe that hovered about 100 feet away. Headed down along the ""main trail"". Note that this trail is quite dangerous with a large amount of loose rock and is heavily eroded. Hit the parking lot around 4:00pm and was greeted by sunshine. All in all, a tough , berry-laden late summer slog.