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Join professional Photographer Patrick Aalto and MSHI Guides on a photography hike to Spirit Lake, which was forever transformed by the 1980 eruption. Patrick will offer practical photography instruction in the field while a naturalist guide will offer you insight into the incredible natural and human history of Spirit Lake. Train your cameras on the vibrant wildflowers in bloom, streams, waterfalls or the sun-bleached logs afloat in the lake since the 1980 eruption. This trip begins in the afternoon and concludes after sunset to catch the glow of evening light.
OPTIONAL CAMPING OFFER for the Spirit Lake Hike only: Due to the remote driving location of this adventure, for an extra $15 upon registration, you may camp with our guides at our private MSHI Field Camp to avoid a long drive back to civilization after dark. Following the program, you’ll be escorted to camp located a few miles from the trailhead. You must provide your own camping equipment and food or you are welcome to a cot in one of our large wall tents. Camp offers toilets and water, but no other services. Sunset will occur at 7:52 PM.
Distance: 2.5 miles to 3 miles (4 km - 4.8 km)
Elevation Loss/Gain: 630 feet (192 m)
Meeting Time: 4:00 PM
Meeting Location: Harmony Falls Trailhead
Minimum Age: 8+ Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Max Participants:10
Cost: $140/person. Additional $15 for primitive camping.
Join professional Photographer Patrick Aalto and MSHI Guides on a photography hike amongst the massive hummocks deposited by the 1980 eruption. You will explore this marvelous eco system, teaming with life, before leaving the trees to join the Boundary Trail. You will ascend to the groups' comfort up Johnston Ridge where you will train your cameras on the amazing vista of the Pumice Plain as sunset casts it's glow on the volcano. This trip begins in the afternoon to catch the stunning sunset, and you will hike out in the dark. Sunset will occur at 7:29 PM.
Distance: 2.3 miles to 4 miles (3.7 km - 6.4 km)
Elevation Gain: 250 feet to 700 feet (76 m - 213 m)
Meeting Time: 5:00 PM
Meeting Location: Hummocks Trail #229
Minimum Age: 8+ Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Max Participants:10
Cost: $140/person
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