Accessible and Inclusive Bird Outing at Tolt MacDonald Park, Carnation, WA
We will follow the approximately one-mile out-and-back asphalt trail passed a field, shrubs, a marsh, as it winds to the Tolt River Bridge. For those who choose a shorter route a circular road in the campground area is an alternative trail. Tolt MacDonald Park is a good location for Song and Savannah Sparrows, Steller’s Jays, Red-tailed Hawk, Mallard, Gadwall, Great Blue Heron, and American Dipper.
This walk is limited to 8 birders plus additional attendants if needed.
DETAILS
Distance/Pace
About two miles.
Trip Leaders
Lori Danielson and Kendall Wiggins.
Please, call Andy at 425-518-0892 or email at amccormick@eastsideaudubon.org with additional questions you might have.
Skill Level
This trip is designed to be intentionally inclusive and accessible for beginner or advanced birders who experience accessibility challenges as a result of a disability or a health concern. The outing leaders have experience with accessibility challenges.
Accessibility
We will enjoy a leisurely birding experience at Tolt MacDonald Park. We will look for fall and wintering birds along a one-mile out-and-back asphalt trail that overlooks shrubs, a field, a marsh, and a section of the Snoqualmie River. The paved trail is mostly level with one short rise at the end near the Tolt River Bridge. There are benches along the out-and-back trail and participants can turn back at any time. There is also a shorter loop trail around the campground. There are picnic tables in the campground.
LOCATION
Walk Location
Tolt Mac-Donald Park
31020 NE 40th St
Carnation, WA 98014
GPS
47.643896, -121.922220
Bathrooms
Portable wheelchair accessible restrooms are available.
Registration/Fee
This is a free event but please register in advance at the link below.
Additional information
Meet at the main parking lot at the end of NE 40 th Street, Carnation, WA
Bring binoculars if you have them. Six pairs of loaner binoculars will be available. Dress for the weather.
In the main parking area there are 4 accessible parking spaces, two of which are van accessible. For more information, please review the Birdability Assessment on the Birdability Map here . Scroll to the bottom and enter Tolt MacDonald Park, King County, Washington. Click on the icon when the map loads. You can also review the location description at Birding East King County on the Eastside Audubon website.