Carbon Glacier

Overview

The Carbon Glacier is a dramatic expanse of slow-moving ice beneath the shadow of Mount Rainier’s north face. While the glacier sits at a relatively low elevation, the approach is long due to the additional 5 miles of road that must be walked or biked to reach the trailhead. The trail to reach the glacier is equally as exciting as the scenery along the way, including seasonal foot logs and a suspension bridge over the raging Carbon River.

Trail Stats

Photos

Trail photo

Lower Reaches of Carbon Glacier Beneath Mount Rainier. Photo by Wes Partch. Full-size image

Trail photo

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