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Summary: This hike while not easy is very rewarding. You'll see on this hike, the famous Spray Park, Mt. Rainier up close, Mowich & Mystic Lakes, and more. You will stroll along the Carbon Glacier and might be entertained by the always present Hoary Marmots. As you near Mystic, the view of the meadows and the mountain are spectacular to say the least. It makes the hard work worth it. You begin with a long uphill climb past Spray Falls and Eagle's Roost to the wonderful Spray Park. Flowers abound and the scenery is magnificent. Over the top and down past Seattle Park into the woods you will pass Cataract Valley camp on your way to the Carbon River suspension bridge. Fun and exciting to cross, it takes you over the lowest glacier in the U.S., The Carbon Glacier. Up you go again along the glacier to the beautiful meadows at Moraine Park. Just a bit more and you can see Mystic below you. Once there, relax and have lunch. Return on the same route, or better yet,stay the night Trailhead: From Puyallup, drive east on Highway 167 to Highway 410. Turn east on Highway 410 and drive 11 miles to the town of Buckley and Highway 165. Turn south on Highway 165 and drive to a fork with Carbon River Park Road. Bear right and stay on Highway 165 for eight miles to the campground at the end of the road. High-clearance vehicles only are recommended for this access road. (Lat:46.94204 Lon:-121.83916) Trail Guides for Mowich Lake to Mystic Lake: 50 Hikes in Mt. Rainier National Park by Ira Spring & Harvey Manning (The Mountaineers) Day Hike Mt. Rainier by Ron C. Judd (Sasquatch Books) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Mount Rainier National Park, Tahoma Woods, Star Route, Ashford, WA 98304 360/56 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Drew Furnia, who has posted 23 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Washington Hiking, Washington Trails, Washington Hikes, Pierce County Hiking, Pierce County Trails, Pierce County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
