Salmon Viewing and Hike at McLane Creek Nature Trail

Wild chum salmon return to the McLane Creek Nature Trail to spawn every fall starting in mid-November.

PART 1 - Check in w/host, organize carpool drivers, grab a coffee
📅 Date: Saturday 11/21
🕕 Time: 9:30 to 10 a.m.
🍽️ Menu: Blue Heron Bakery 🥐☕🍪
🚗 Parking: limited parking at the trail head so we will be car pooling from the bakery. Ok to leave your car on the street in front of the bakery.
NOTE WE'RE ALL MEETINNG AS A GROUP AT THE BAKERY.

PART 2 - Mclane Creek Trail Hike and Salmon viewing 🥾 °‧ 𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 ·｡
🕕 Time: the group will spend approx. 90 min on site before returning
📍Hike: Beginner Level
⛰️What to Bring: water, hat, sunglasses, rain gear, etc.
⛈︎ Weather Dependent: This Meet-up event may be canceled or changed to "un-hosted" pending weather.

📷 Photos taken during this event may be posted online.
❤️ The app has been set to allow you to bring guests for this event.

Trail & Viewing Tips and Info:

Location: Delphi Road SW, Olympia, WA 98512 (part of Capitol State Forest).
The Trail: A scenic, easy-to-walk 1.1-mile pond loop with boardwalks, viewing platforms, and a creek bridge.
Parking: A Washington State Discover Pass is required to park at the trailhead.
Salmon Stewards: Volunteer naturalists and docents are typically on-site during November weekends to answer questions and share details about the