CHS 2 Hike - Green Lake (Mount Rainier)

Location: Green Lake and Ranger Falls via the Carbon River Rainforest Trail

Meeting Time:  8:30am   Boots on the Trail:  8:45am

 Directions:  https://goo.gl/maps/2edbG1S3N5TTgwmL6  Use google maps for directions to Carbon River Rainforest Trail  

 Parking Pass:  Federal Northwest Forest Pass/America the Beautiful. You can purchase an annual pass or print a one day pass or an electronic pass here.

 Carpooling: Meet at South Renton Park & Ride in Renton 7:00am. Load up and depart by 7:15am. It’s approximately 65-minute drive to the trailhead.

 Route:  https://www.gaiagps.com/public/Pjx2shiJBcWoQ84EVshRzeXQ

Weather: Please check the local weather the night before and the morning of the hike at NWS for Green Lake and Rainer area

If the trail conditions and or the weather is unfavorable, the hike will be canceled or rescheduled for a different location.

Sturdy water-proof footwear and trekking poles are recommended. The trail may still have snow near Green Lake.  Please bring your micro-spikes.

Pit toilets are available at the trailhead.

 Please bring small, energizing snacks that are easily consumed during our short 5-minute breaks that you can eat on the go! GF brownies  and cookies will be provided during our lunch break; well-deserved yummy treats after our uphill climb to the lake.

 My co-leader, Phoebe, and I, are looking forward to sharing this resplendent, verdant forest hike with you. More details about this hike will be provided in the “Hello Hiker” email.