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Mount Rainier National Park's Green Lake Trail is a 10 mile round trip journey through old growth forests to a breathtaking waterfall. The kid friendly trail is accessible by foot or bicycle. The hike begins in the Carbon River Valley before climbing just over 1,300 feet to a small lake at the base of Tolmie Peak. A thick canopy of forest keeps the trail mostly shaded on hot days. On the way to Ranger Falls, ranked the most beautiful in the Carbon River Valley, you’ll pass trees over 800 years old. The triple tiered falls drop for 170 feet and the view from the trail is unobstructed. Green Lake itself is located at an elevation of 3,100 feet at the top of the trail.
Carbon River Area, Mount Rainier National Park, Phone: 360-569-2211
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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