Salmon Viewing and Hike at McLane Creek Nature Trail

About this event

Wild chum salmon return to the McLane Creek Nature Trail to spawn every fall starting in mid-November.

PART #1 - Check in w/host, organize carpool drivers, grab a coffee 📅 Date : Saturday 11/21 🕕 Time : 9:30 to 10 a.m. 🍽️ Menu : Blue Heron Bakery 🥐☕🍪 🚗 Parking: limited parking at the trail head so we will be car pool i ng from the bakery. Ok to leave your car on the street in front of the bakery. *NOTE WE'RE ALL MEETINNG AS A GROUP AT THE BAKERY.

PART #2 - Mclane Creek Trail Hike and Salmon viewing 🥾 °‧ 𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 ·｡ 🕕 Time : the group will spend approx. 90 min on site before returning 📍 Hike: Beginner Level ⛰️ What to Bring : water, hat, sunglasses, rain gear, etc. ⛈︎ Weather Dependent: This Meet-up event may be canceled or changed to "un-hosted" pending weather.

📷 Photos taken during this event may be posted online. ❤️ The app has been set to allow you to bring guests for this event.

Trail & Viewing Tips and Info:

• Location: Delphi Road SW, Olympia, WA 98512 (part of Capitol State Forest).

• The Trail: A scenic, easy-to-walk 1.1-mile pond loop with boardwalks, viewing platforms, and a creek bridge.

• Parking: A Washington State Discover Pass is required to park at the trailhead.

• Salmon Stewards: Volunteer naturalists and docents are typically on-site during November weekends to answer questions and share details about the

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