Mount Rainier National Park National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Carbon River Area Trails As a result of major flooding in 2006, the severely damaged Carbon River Road is now open only to hiking and bicycling. Bicycles are permitted on the road to Ipsut Creek Backcountry Camp, beyond which only hikers are allowed. Bicycles are not permitted on any trails originating from the Carbon River Road. Pets are prohibited beyond the entrance. All trails listed in this section begin at the Carbon River Ranger Station; round-trip distances and hiking times are calculated from this location. Wear sturdy shoes; be prepared to cross washouts and hike around and over debris. For your safety, always carry the 10 Essentials: a topographic map, compass, extra food, extra clothing/rain gear, emergency shelter, first aid kit, flashlight and extra batteries, sunglasses and sunscreen, pocketknife, and matches (for emergency use only—fires are not allowed in Mount Rainier’s Wilderness). Easy Trails Rain Forest Loop Trail 0.25 mile loop. Discover nurse logs and other rainforest Cross Streams Safely characteristics along the self-guided loop trail. Always use bridges Old Mine Trail 2.9 miles round-trip. 100’ elevation gain. Average hiking time: 2 and footlogs to cross hours. Follow the road 1.2 miles, then take a steeper, 1/4-mile spur trail to a gated streams safely. If none are available, first look mine entrance. for a straight, wide area and slow moving Moderate Trails water below knee Green Lake Trail 10.0 miles round-trip. 1000’ elevation gain. Average hiking time: 5 height. Be aware of any hours. One mile past the turnoff, a spur trail leads to Ranger Falls. downstream hazards that could trap you if Chenuis Falls 7.8 miles round-trip. Average hiking time: 4.5 hours Check trail you fall in. Use a sturdy conditions first; the footlog is subject to washout. stick to maintain 2 points of contact with Strenuous Trails the ground. Loosen the waist strap on your West Boundary Trail 4.0 miles round-trip. 2800’ elevation gain. Average hiking time: pack and look forward. 4 hours. Departing from the back of the Rain Forest Loop Trail, this trail accesses a high ridgeline via waterfalls and forested slopes. Carbon Glacier Trail (Wonderland Trail) 17.5 miles round-trip. 1200’ elevation gain. Average hiking time: 8 hours. Sections of this trail have been rerouted; watch for detour signs. Pets & bicycles are prohibited on hiking trails Mowich Lake Area Trails and in off-trail areas. Moderate Trails Tolmie Peak Trail 5.6 miles round-trip. 1010' elevation gain. Average hiking time: 3 hours. The trail begins at the last bend in the road on the Mowich Lake Road, 5.5 miles from the park boundary. Please stay on the main trail near Eunice Lake to protect the fragile environment. Spray Park Trail 6 miles round-trip. 1300' elevation gain. Average hiking time: 4 hours. The trail begins on the west side of the Mowich Lake Campground. Take the 0.25 mile spur to Spray Falls, a 300' cascading waterfall. 8/11 1700’ MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK Carbon River trailhead Carbon/Mowich Area Trails 1.2 2.0 Chenuis Mount Rainier National Park Boundary .25 .3 Falls Old Mine .2 Rain Forest Loop .5 Carry the "10 Essentials" and Trail Leave No Trace of your visit. West Boundary Ranger Falls Trail Pets are NOT allowed on trails. 1.9 1.8 1.3 Do not feed or approach wildlife. Use a topographic map. Green Lake Ipsut Creek Permit required for Wilderness camping. Ipsut Falls 2400’ .2 1.7 Lake + James James Fire Camp Tolmie Peak .4 2.9 Creek Natural Bridge 4620’ Lookout + 4300' 3.6 Yellowstone .8 5939' 1.1 .9 Cli s Eunice sion Lake pen 5180' Windy 3.1 Sus Ipsut Carbon Gap .9 Bridge Pass River 3195' .2 .3 Glacier Viewpoint 1.6 Trail conditions can change. Always Mount Rainier National Park Boundary Park National Rainier Mount 1.0 Dick + check trail conditions before hiking. Mowich Cataract + Creek Lake Valley 4185' 4929' 4620' 3.7 Mowich Lake .2 Campground Moraine (Walk-in) 4.8 Seattle Park Park 3.1 Spray Park 4.0 2.9 1.7 Mystic Camp + 5570' Granite Eagle Clif Spray Creek Mowich .8 + River + Viewpoint Falls 5765' W 2605' Eagle's Ca Mystic Road inth Roost r Lake 4885' bon Glacier Hiking/bicycling r route op Glacier Hiking Trail Trail Closed Park Boundary Campground Wilderness Camp 8/11 (permit required).