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Ira Spring Trailhead
Provides access to: Ira Spring (Mason Lake) Trail 1038 which enters Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Snow |
|---|---|
| Fees: | $5/vehicle/day |
| Permit Info: | Wilderness Permits are required for day use and overnight trips in Alpine Lakes Wilderness from May 15 to October 31. Permits are free and available on a self-issue basis at trailheads. |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Best Season: | Summer/Fall |
| Restrictions: | Wilderness regulations apply in Alpine Lakes Wilderness. |
| Closest Towns: | North Bend, Washington; Hyak, Washington |
| Passes: | Recreation Passes may be used as a form of fee payment. |
| Information Center: | Check current conditions or call Snoqualmie Ranger District, North Bend Office at 425-888-1421. |
General Information
Directions:Follow I-90 to exit #45. Go north and turn left on Forest Service Road #9030. Continue on Forest Road #9030 for three-quarters of a mile. At the “Y” stay left (straight) onto Forest Road #9031 (Mason Lake Road). Forest Road #9030 turns right and goes to Talapus Lake Trailhead. Continue for 3.2 miles to the trailhead at the end of road.
Directions:
Follow I-90 to exit #45. Go north and turn left on Forest Service Road #9030. Continue on FS Road #9030 for three-quarters of a mile. At the “Y” stay left (straight) onto FS Road #9031 (Mason Lake Road). FS Road #9030 turns right and goes to Talapus Lake Trailhead. Continue for 3.2 miles to the trailhead at the end of road.
Directions:
From North Bend, WA follow I-90 east and take exit #45. Go north and turn left on Forest Service Road #9030. Continue on #9030 for three-quarters of a mile. At the “Y” stay left onto Forest Service Road #9031/Mason Lake Road. (Forest Service Road #9030 turns right and goes to Talapus Lake Trailhead.) Continue for 3.2 miles to Ira Spring Trailhead at the end of road.
Activities
Day Hiking
General Info:
DirectionsFollow I-90 to exit #45. Go north and turn left on Forest Service Road #9030. Continue on Forest Road #9030 for three-quarters of a mile. At the “Y” stay left (straight) onto Forest Road #9031 (Mason Lake Road). Forest Road #9030 turns right and goes to Talapus Lake Trailhead. Continue for 3.2 miles to the trailhead at the end of road.
Directions
Follow I-90 to exit #45. Go north and turn left on Forest Service Road #9030. Continue on FS Road #9030 for three-quarters of a mile. At the “Y” stay left (straight) onto FS Road #9031 (Mason Lake Road). FS Road #9030 turns right and goes to Talapus Lake Trailhead. Continue for 3.2 miles to the trailhead at the end of road.
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