Distance
8.0 miles roundtrip
Trail Guide
Bandera Mountain via Ira Spring Trail
8.0 mi roundtrip · 3,400 ft gain · Hard · Bandera Mountain
Trail Stats
Elevation Gain
3,400 ft
Highest Point
5,240 ft
Trailhead Elevation
2,400 ft
Difficulty
Hard
Trail Type
Out And Back
Features
Alpine views
Wildflowers (summer)
Views of Mason Lake
Technical Notes
Shares trailhead with Mason Lake and Mount Defiance trails. Steady switchbacks through forest, then open meadows near summit. The final push to the summit is steep and loose with some scrambling. Avalanche terrain in winter. Snow on trail through June typically.
Getting There
Trailhead
Ira Spring Trailhead
Exit 45 off I-90, FR-9031
Parking: ~40 spaces
From Seattle
48 mi · 55 min drive
I-90 East to Exit 45. Turn left (south) over the freeway. Follow FR-9030 to FR-9031 to the Ira Spring trailhead. Gravel road last mile.
Planning Details
Best Season
June through October
Dogs Allowed
Yes
Required Pass
Northwest Forest Pass
Annual: $30.00 · Day: $5.00
Mountain
Bandera Mountain · 5,240 ft · Snoqualmie Region
Avalanche Forecast
Check current avalanche conditions for the Bandera Mountain zone before your trip.
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