Trip
Day Hike - Grass Lake Nature Reserve
This easy Family Hike will explore the birds and amphibians in this city wildlife area. Visit the thatcher ant nests and then hang out by the lake for a picnic dinner! This is a part of a four part mid week hiking series for families.
Contacts
- Thu, May 11, 2023
- Olympia Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Families, Youth
- Easy
- Casual
- Mileage: 1.4 mi
- Elevation Gain: 40 ft
- 4 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at 5:00pm at the trail head on 6th Ave.
We'll start with a moss and lichen filled loop through the forest, walk past beaver habitat and thatcher ants, followed by a stop at the lake for for a sack dinner (bring your own) and a surprise snack provided by the leader. We will look for frogs, salamanders, bugs, and water birds. Bring your binoculars or use ours to see all the spring birds singing and nesting.
Please dress for the weather.
This hike is for kids accompanied by an adult. Single adults admitted only if they do not displace any families.
All participants must be registered.
This activity is appropriate for kids 3 and over or infants in packs
Required Equipment
Parents must bring a pack with Family Essentials, including a family first aid kit, water, spare food, and spare clothing.
All kids should bring a backpack with a waist strap if possible, their own water, spare clothes.
A pad to sit on for picnicking will be nice. Don't forget your picnic!
Nature guides and bird/animal apps add fun.
We will bring magnifying loops, binoculars, and nets., but bring your own if you have them!