Ira Spring Trail - Mason Lake, Island Lake - Rainbow Lake — Monday, Sep. 1, 2025

We hiked on a cool Labor Day morning. Trailhead parking about half full when we arrived at 8am. We went to Mason Lake, Sir Richard pond and Rainbow Lake. Gaia shows 9.1 miles and 2770 gain. These stats don't explain how steep, rocky, rooty and difficult this trail can be. TH to Mason Lake is not too bad. Had to watch our steps in places. After Mason Lake the trail does steep ups and downs. Topo maps and Gaia just don't indicate how steep and rough the trail is. Berries near Sir Richard pond and Rainbow Lake are wonderful!