ADK Adventure Travel

Olympic National Park-Hiking and Nature Study
June 28- July 4, 2010
$1000

Mary Coffin, Leader

TRIP IS NOW FULL - CONTACT TRIP LEADER TO BE PUT ON A WAITING LIST

This is a hiking trip that will focus on the natural history and diverse ecosystems on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State. The Olympic Peninsula and the Olympic National Park offer distinct contrasting environments: Glaciated peaks, sub alpine meadows, wild Pacific coast, magnificent stands of old-growth forests and temperate rain forests. Alpine wildflowers should be at their peak.

We will hike daily, 4 to 8 miles RT with a naturalist guide and a maximum elevation gain of 1500 feet. Hikes will vary from alpine ridges with views of glacier capped peaks, and meadows abundant with wildflowers on several days to deep valleys of the temperate rainforests with their huge old growth trees, giant ferns and hanging mosses and lichens. Yet another day we will visit the coast to walk the beach and possibly visit the Makah Indian museum. Please consider the strenuousness of this trip described in the itinerary and your current level of fitness.
lodge

The Olympic Park Institute (OPI) will provide home base for meals, lodging in cabins, naturalist guide, evening speakers and transport to trailheads. Located near Port Angeles, WA, the institute is on the shore of Crescent Lake and surrounded by mountains in a relaxing picturesque spot.

Cost $1000

Includes:
Transportation to and from Seattle airport and OPI,
Lodging in cabins day 1-6,
All meals from dinner Day 1 through breakfast Day 7,
Naturalist guide, museum, evening speakers and transport to trailheads

Not Included:
Airfare,
Alcohol, soda and personal items

Daily Itinerary

For more information and to sign up, contact the leader, Mary Coffin, 328 Deepsprings Road, Chittenango, NY 13037, telephone 315-687-3589, E-mail mcoffin1@twcny.rr.com.

Please note: Prices and trip arrangements are subject to change due to circumstances beyond ADK's control. All registration fees are non-refundable. Details including cancellation policy will be supplied to all those requesting trip information.

MEMBERSHIP IN THE ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN CLUB IS REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION