more stats
3.0 miles
Distance
2,779 ft
Climb
-830 ft
Descent
01:25:32
Avg time
1,948 ft
Altitude change
2,173 ft
Altitude min
4,145 ft
Altitude max
2,173 ft
Altitude start
4,122 ft
Altitude end
12.472%
Grade
-66.535%
Grade max
69.817%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
4,070 ft
Distance down
721 ft
Distance flat
01:25:32
Avg time

Ira Spring Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Alpine Lakes Wilderness
    Leavenworth, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #2272 in Hiking [+]
    • #1343 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #53 in Hiking · Washington [+]
    • #57 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Apr-Nov
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Ira Spring Trail to Mason Lake and Little Bandera Mtn. This segment is from the parking lot to the cutoff to Little Bandera

Access Info

NW Forest Pass Required

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Ira Spring, Mason Creek Loop
      6 miles • 2,397 ft • 3 • Loop •

      1 Review & Comments

      barak7QDQ6k
      A tad steep but very well made trail to legendary bandera mtn. Note that mason creek is the main water source . Ira spring is a person not a location

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ira Spring located?
      Ira Spring is located in Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Leavenworth, Washington, United States. It is part of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.42477, -121.58362.
      ▼ How hard is Ira Spring?
      Ira Spring is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 12.472%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ira Spring?
      Ira Spring has 2,779 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 830 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,173 ft to 4,145 ft.
      ▼ Is Ira Spring a point to point trail?
      Ira Spring is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ira Spring?
      Ira Spring is 3.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ira Spring?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ira Spring. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Ira Spring?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Ira Spring are:
      • June (23 activities)
      • May (17 activities)
      • September (17 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Ira Spring? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ira Spring are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Ira Spring?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 26 minutes to hike Ira Spring. The trail is 3.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ira Spring?
      Ira Spring is a very popular trail. There have been 800 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,222 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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