Ranger-Guided Snowshoe Walk: Native Plants

Schedule

Sat Feb 07 2026 at 09:30 am to 11:30 am

UTC-08:00

Location

Lower Kit Carson Parking area | Mead, WA

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Join us for a guided snowshoe walk exploring native plants of the mountain ecosystem.
About this Event

Washington State Parks interpreter Kara Frashefski, with guest speaker Thurman Johnson of Spokane County Noxious W**d Control Board, will lead a snowshoe hike to explore native plants and how they adapt to mountain conditions.

Participants must provide own snowshoes or traction cleats as conditions necessitate.


Length of hike: 2.6 miles (approx. 2hrs)

-Level of difficulty: easy

-ADA/stroller accessible: no

-Ages 10 and up recommended

-Leashed dogs allowed


Meet at the Lower Kit Carson parking area, also known as the Hairpin Turn parking area: 1.8 miles past the park office on Mt. Spokane Park Drive. Carpooling is encouraged due to limited parking availability. SNO-PARK PASS REQUIRED FOR PARKING.


For questions, contact Kara Frashefski: 509-505-7721, [email protected]

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Where is it happening?

Lower Kit Carson Parking area, 26902 N Mount Spokane Park Drive, Mead, United States

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