Green Lake
May 23, 2009
by
PastorDan
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last modified
May 23, 2009 02:28 PM
- Type of Outing
- Day hike
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Green Lake
- Region: Mt. Rainier -- NW - Carbon River / Mowich
- Agency: Mount Rainier National Park
- Avg Rating: 3.71
- Be Aware Of
- Snow on trail
We went for a trail run this morning - wanted to get away from civilization for awhile. Parked at Carbon River entrance to Mt. Rainier (make sure you have a pass to enter).
Ran on the road 3 miles to the trailhead, then walked up to Green Lake. Hit some snow the last 1/4 mile before the lake - it was early enough in the morning that it was still pretty firm. Fought over snacks with the jays at the lake, jogged down the trail and back to the car.
Just under 10 miles total - round trip took 2 hours (not including car drive from Enumclaw). A perfect run on a sunny morning. We did it in running shoes - they were fine except for the snow. Later in the day it might have soaked into our shoes more.
The road to the trailhead is washed out in places, but there is a well-maintained trail that meanders through. Good enough for hikers and runners, and probably bikers as well (at least to the Green Lake trailhead).
Ran on the road 3 miles to the trailhead, then walked up to Green Lake. Hit some snow the last 1/4 mile before the lake - it was early enough in the morning that it was still pretty firm. Fought over snacks with the jays at the lake, jogged down the trail and back to the car.
Just under 10 miles total - round trip took 2 hours (not including car drive from Enumclaw). A perfect run on a sunny morning. We did it in running shoes - they were fine except for the snow. Later in the day it might have soaked into our shoes more.
The road to the trailhead is washed out in places, but there is a well-maintained trail that meanders through. Good enough for hikers and runners, and probably bikers as well (at least to the Green Lake trailhead).
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