Moraine Park - Mystic Lake

Overview

Mystic Lake is a charming emerald tarn nestled in a subalpine basin along the Wonderland Trail. A scenic saddle separates it from Moraine Park, an expansive mountain meadow threaded with gurgling brooks under the dome of Mount Rainier. Getting there requires first hiking or biking the 5 miles of closed Carbon River Road and then hiking to the Carbon Glacier. This route is longer than starting at Sunrise, but backpackers will appreciate the numerous streams and forest shade.

Trail Stats

Photos

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Leaving Mystic Lake with a great view of Willis Wall. Photo by Lisa Elliott. Full-size image

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