Location: Trail of the Shadows, Longmire, Washington, 98361, United States of America (Lat: 46.750609, Long: -121.813263)
Date: Saturday, March 31, 2012
Time: late afternoon/early evening
Weather Conditions: approx. 30°F, partially cloudy, snow on ground partially melted
Summary of Observations: Walked the Trail of Shadows loop at Mt. Rainier National Forest. Trail winds through the Longmire hot springs and surrounding forest. Noticed significant iron content in streams; turned them all a reddish-brown. Forest comprised of Mountain Hemlocks, Western Hemlocks, Pacific Yews, Pacific Silver Firs, Alaska Cedars and Yellow Cedars. Understory was covered with snow in many areas, but I observed Oregon Grape, Devil’s Club, Kinnikinnick and Deer Fern. Also saw Western Skunk Cabbage near hot springs.
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See Trail of Shadows (March 31, 2012) journal entry.
See Trail of the Shadows (March 31, 2012) journal entry.
See Trail of the Shadows (March 31, 2012) journal entry.
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