Tumwater Botanical Area
Central Cascades
Astronomy
MoonWaxing Gibbous (71%)
Stargazingfair
Trail Conditions
“With the spring wildflower season rapidly drawing to a close at low elevation, I was hoping to find a few more new species on my "must-see" list of wildflowers, this time on Tumwater Mountain.”
Last report: Jun 7, 2020
Safety & Considerations
Today's Hazard
- Strong sun — sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses recommended
Getting There
Recent Reports
Jun 7, 2020
With the spring wildflower season rapidly drawing to a close at low elevation, I was hoping to find a few more new species on my "must-see" list of wildflowers, this time on Tumwater Mountain. In addition to the beautiful, but more widespread lupines, balsamroot, phlox and buckwheats, Tumwater has some rare ones.
May 28, 2020
We did this hike a year ago following WTA's directions. Today we found a handwritten sign posted at the gate which said this is NOT the access to Tumwater Botanical Area "contrary to what is on WTA"; in fact, the access is just past MP96.
May 24, 2020
May wildflowers in bloom early on and later on in the hike. Definitely hike past hearing the dull roar of traffic on the highway.
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