Mason Lake hike - 1.6 - 2 mph (slower side of moderate)

Let's go on a hike to Mason Lake

WTA link and stats:
https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/ira-spring-memorial
Distance - 7 miles
Gain - 2420 feet
Pace, on the leisurely side of moderate

It is the time of year when both flowers and bugs are out, you may want to bring bug spray and a bug net.

Meet at Issaquah Highlands Park and ride at 7:00 am
Depart by 7:10
Arrive at trailhead around 7:45
Start hiking by 8 am
Estimated hiking time plus time at the lake about 5.5 hours
Back at trailhead 1:30
Food at Southfork in North Bend - https://southforknorthbend.com/
14303 436th Ave SE, North Bend, WA 98045, 2ish pm
Back at park and ride 4ish pm

*All times are estimates, please do not make any tight plans afterwards

Please, no dogs

The road is unpaved and bumpy, I will be adding drivers first, then others. (max hikers is 8)

Let's talk about the waitlist - if you are on the waitlist, you will be added to the "Going" list based on your RSVP time even if you have Priority status.