A Walk In The Park

Yesterday we hiked the Ranger Falls/Green Lake Trail in the Carbon River entrance to Mt Rainier. We were looking for some miles with the packs on and this hike fits the bill at 10.7 miles total. There is about 1400 total feet of elevation gain so it doesn't beat you up too bad.

In 2006 the Carbon River Road washed out in a flood and it was abandoned as a road for vehicles and left for hikers and bikers.

This hike on a sunny day is one of the prettiest you can see with very little work. These pictures are all from the road before the trailhead up to Ranger Falls and Green Lake.

After 3.35 miles you hit the trailhead to Ranger Falls and Green Lake. It is 1 mile to Ranger falls and just under 2 to Green Lake. Huge payoffs await you there.

The trail is highlighted by a cool log bridge and the remains of huge fallen trees. I managed a couple of pictures even though Rhonda raced me up to Ranger Falls.



We made our way to the Elkhorn Brewing Company in Buckley for a well deserved brew after. It was widely reported that a good time was had by all.

I should add that Rhonda whooped me up to Ranger Falls.

More soon....