Grouse Ridge Field Trip

Hike a way trail to a rocky ridge and endless flower meadows on the slopes of Mt. Baker looking over to Marmot Ridge and the Black Buttes. Explore plant communities of both thin rocky soil and lush alpine meadows. The habitats are like Skyline Divide and Ptarmigan Ridge, but with few other people. There’s no maintained trail, but the boot track was in good shape in 2019. The hike will be about 5 miles RT with 1600’ elevation gain, high point about 5850’. The steep snow field before the ridge top may or may not be melted out yet. Meet to carpool at the southeast corner of Sunset Square Safeway parking lot for a 7:30 AM departure. Contact Allan Richardson at 360-305-5270 or asrichardson5@gmail.com with any questions and to sign up. Trip limit 12.