The Spray Park Trail is a 5.6 mile trail located inside Mount Rainier National Park in Carbonado, Washington. The park charges a fee to enter, and it’s on a per person, vehicle, bicycle, and motorcycle basis. The park features several facilities, from shops to restrooms that make it possible to get whatever you need before the four-hour, round-trip hike begins.
The trailhead lies on the southeastern side of Mowich Lake, at the end of the Mowich Lake Road.
Just a quarter-mile into your hike, you will arrive at the Spray Park Trail. The area was named in 1883, by the trail construction workers who noticed that the waterfall broke into a mist of spray as it descended.
Following the Spray Park Trail eastward, through forested terrains, exactly 1.5 miles from the trailhead, you’ll arrive at Eagle’s Cliff, where you’d get spectacular views of the Mowich Glacier and Mount Rainer.
Half a mile later, you’ll come across Lee Creek. A few more steps should bring Spray Falls into view.
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In the summer, Spray Falls makes an excellent camping spot. But in the winter, there may be ice and tons of snow, so be sure sure to wear the appropriate footwear. You can stop here or continue the hike.
The Spray Park Trail to Spray Falls is an easy hike, but for a challenging day on foot, make your way through the meadows and down to Carbon River Valley. The incredible views of nature as the backdrop for your photos should make up for the sore feet.
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