Mt. Rainier Trail Question

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null
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Mt. Rainier Trail Question Aug 8, 2021 12:26:39 GMT -8

Post by null on Aug 8, 2021 12:26:39 GMT -8

Is the hike from Ipsut Creek to Carbon River trailhead single-track trail? Or is it a dirt road? I think you used to be able to drive all the way to Ipsut.

I'm trying to decide whether to make my extraction point Carbon TH or Mowich. Is the hike from Ipsut to Mowich nicer than from Ipsut to Carbon River Trailhead? The distances seem comparable.

Which is easier to drive to? I know that the road to Mowich is dirt, but not sure about the road to Carbon TH.

Thanks in advance.

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Mt. Rainier Trail Question Aug 9, 2021 7:33:36 GMT -8 absarokanaut likes this

Post by dayhiker on Aug 9, 2021 7:33:36 GMT -8

You used to be able to drive it, in fact they fixed for the anniversary but it was washed out almost immediately. I rode my bike in the year before thinking the Northern Loop, Wonderland trail would be less busy with the road closed. It has been almost that long since Ihave been in that part of the park.

Hiking to Mowich would be harder, uphill. I also day hiked from Mowich down thru Spray Park and back up the wonderland trail. Spray Park is very nice, I forget the other route, some nice dayhikes at Mowich, Tolmie Peak , off trail scrambles.

Carbon is a bit easier to drive to, not sure about parking at either given the population increase etc.

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