Wonderland Trail: Carbon River to Mystic Lake
A strenuous, 15.6 mile in-and-out day hike with 3,650 ft in elevation gain. The trail starts out gradually along the Carbon River riverbed, before becoming very steep leading up to Mystic Lake.
Emergency closure
As of April 14, 2025, the Fairfax bridge at milepost 11.5 has been closed until further notice. This closes access to Mount Rainier National Park's Mowich Lake and Carbon River entrances. Check WSDOT.com for status.
- Suitable Activities: Day Hiking
- Seasons: July, August, September, October
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Difficulty: Very Strenuous
- Length: 15.6 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,650 ft
- 6,000 ft
- Land Manager: Mount Rainier National Park
- Parking Permit Required: National Park Entrance Fee
- Recommended Party Size: 8
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
Map
- USGS Mt Rainier West
- Green Trails Mt Rainier West No. 269
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