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Mystic Lake via Carbon River and Wonderland Trails route map
ExpertOut and Back
Mount Rainier National Park/Washington

Mystic Lake via Carbon River and Wonderland Trails

Ashford, Washington

25.2 mi

Distance

7,799 ft

Elev. Gain

10h 53m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description
Every year the log bridges are rebuilt on the Carbon river. Most of the elevation gain is found in the section from the glacier up to the lake. It is a long day hike so be prepared. It is required to enter the park with a national parks pass. The park has a ranger station where you can get wilderness camping permits.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Elevation Profile

Min:558 ft
Max:1,859 ft
2,377 ft
2,377 ft
558 ft992 ft1,425 ft1,859 ft0.0 mi6.3 mi12.6 mi18.8 mi25.1 mi

Trail Details

  • No dogs
Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

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  • Operator:360-569-2211
  • Address:55210 238th Avenue East · Ashford, WA · 98304
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: May 23, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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