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The Best Hiking in Carbonado

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Top hiking spots in and near Carbonado

  • Carbonado, Washington

    Hike the Upper Foothills Trail along the Carbon River

    10 mi / 30 ft gain
    The upper Foothills Trail from the Fairfax Bridge to Manley Moore can be hiked starting from either end as an "out and back" hike or a "point to point" by shuttling with two vehicles.  Starting from the upper end of the trail you begin by walking under the Kolisch Rd. Bridge, which has the Manley...
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  • Enumclaw, Washington

    Pinnacle Peak Loop Trail

    3.03 mi / 1145 ft gain
    Pinnacle Peak Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Enumclaw, Washington.
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  • Enumclaw, Washington

    Pinnacle Peak Full Loop

    4.14 mi / 2306 ft gain
    Pinnacle Peak Full Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Enumclaw, Washington.
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  • Carbonado, Washington

    Chenuis Falls Trail

    7.73 mi / 702 ft gain
    Chenuis Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Greenwater , Washington.
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  • Carbonado, Washington

    Mystic Lake via Carbon River and Wonderland Trails

    25.88 mi / 4957 ft gain
    Mystic Lake via Carbon River and Wonderland Trails is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Wilkeson, Washington.
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  • Carbonado, Washington

    Florence Peak Trail

    7.16 mi / 3622 ft gain
    Florence Peak Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Wilkeson, Washington.
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  • Carbonado, Washington

    Carbon Glacier, Mowich Lake and Itsup Creek Loop Trail

    28.04 mi / 6407 ft gain
    Carbon Glacier, Mowich Lake and Itsup Creek Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Wilkeson, Washington.
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  • Carbonado, Washington

    Hike to Summit Lake

    4.5
    5 mi / 1250 ft gain
    Summit Lake, nestled in a small basin just north of Mt. Rainier National Park in the Clearwater Wilderness, has everything a hiker could want in a day-hike or easy overnight backpack. The views, the well-maintained trail, and a perfect distance make this hike a must-do for anybody in the Pacific ...
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  • Carbonado, Washington

    Hike Bearhead Mountain

    5.0
    6 mi / 1800 ft gain
    Formerly the site of an old fire lookout, Bearhead Mountain located in the Clearwater Wilderness, provides great unobstructed views of the north side of Mount Rainier, Little Tahoma, and many other surrounding Cascade mountain peaks. In the summer months you are likely to encounter great wildflow...
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  • Ashford, Washington

    Hike to Rainier NP's Ranger Falls

    4.5
    7 mi
    When heading to the adventure, stopped at the ranger station in Carbon to get your day pass ($5.00) and then continue on to the trailhead. Park on the road next to the Carbon river around. Start the hike down an old paved road that eventually leads through some trails and then to a gravel road. T...
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  • Puyallup, Washington

    Wildwood Park Loop

    0.73 mi / 62 ft gain
    Wildwood Park Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Puyallup, Washington.
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  • Ashford, Washington

    Hike to Tolmie Peak's Fire Lookout

    4.3
    5.74 mi / 1250 ft gain
    Mount Rainier is spectacular to look at, but sometimes the best views aren't from on its slopes, but just a little ways away. Tucked in the seldom-visited northwest corner of Mount Rainier National Park, the Tolmie Peak fire lookout frames the mountain's rugged slopes with a pristine alpine lake ...
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  • Ashford, Washington

    Lakeshore Trail and Wonderland Trail to Ipsut Pass

    2.74 mi / 253 ft gain
    Lakeshore Trail and Wonderland Trail to Ipsut Pass is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Wilkeson, Washington.
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  • Ashford, Washington

    Mowich Lake

    5.0
    1.56 mi / 92 ft gain
    No need to for an entire day hike to enjoy wonderful reflections, crystal clear water, and beautiful scenery a few hundred feet from the parking lot!  Park at the Mowich Lake Campground parking lot and follow signs for the Wonderland trail. You will begin your hike on the south side of the lake ...
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  • Ashford, Washington

    Hike to Spray Park

    5.0
    7 mi
    The trailhead to Spray Park begins at the Mowich Lake Campground (4,929 ft). You'll begin descending quickly for the first 0.1 miles until you reach the Wonderland Trail junction. Head left and make your way up a steady climb for the next 1.7 miles. The first stop you'll come across is Eagle Clif...
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  • Ashford, Washington

    Hike to Eunice Lake in Mt. Rainier NP

    6.5 mi
    Starting out from the beautiful Mowich Lake (4,929 ft), this hike takes you through some of Mt. Rainier Nation Park's best scenery. Thanks to the 13 miles of dirt roads it takes to even get to the trailhead, this hike is also rarely crowded. At 6.5 miles roundtrip to Eunice Lake, this is a grea...
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