This hike is now 10 miles round trip since the Carbon River Road is closed to vehicles at the Park entrance, adding another 3 miles from the Carbon River Entrance of the Park to the trailhead. Still worth the effort. And, you get to see the devastation that the Carbon River can create, most recently in 2006 and 2008. The Carbon River Entrance is at 1750' and the high point on the hike is 3400', yielding a total gain of 1650'. Wonderful old growth forest along destroyed road (one of the very best in the northwest) , Ranger Falls (4 star) and pristine Green Lake are the fine attractions on this trail.

Six of the ten miles of this hike are along the old Carbon River Road with not much elevation gain until we get to the Green Lake trailhead, 3 miles from the Park entrance. All 10 miles are in old growth. If you haven't hiked with me before please get in touch with me, via email or phone, so we can chat about our mutual expectations for the day, your experience, gear, clothing, etc. Everyone needs to have the Ten Essentials and 2 litres of water or the means for treating water at the lake for... More

Six of the ten miles of this hike are along the old Carbon River Road with not much elevation gain until we get to the Green Lake trailhead, 3 miles from the Park entrance. All 10 miles are in old growth. If you haven't hiked with me before please get in touch with me, via email or phone, so we can chat about our mutual expectations for the day, your experience, gear, clothing, etc. Everyone needs to have the Ten Essentials and 2 litres of water or the means for treating water at the lake for the return trip. We will hike together as a group and take a long lunch break at the lake. Stop for pie or dinner afterwards is drivers' choice.

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