Spray Park
Jul 22, 2009
by
Hikingqueen
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last modified
Jul 22, 2009 08:47 PM
- Type of Outing
- Day hike
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Spray Park
- Region: Mt. Rainier -- NW - Carbon River / Mowich
- Agency: Mount Rainier National Park, Carbon River Ranger Station
- Avg Rating: 4.00
Arrived at Mowich just after 8:00. Only 4 cars in parking lot, probably most were camping. The edge of the lake has patches of snow, but it’s melting quickly. I would assume it will be gone after this weekend. I took some photos of the lake and then hit the Spray Park trail.
So many flowers, some I’ve never seen. I stopped at Eagle Cliff for the view and then headed up to Spray park. I skipped the falls today, I never seem to be able to photograph it right. The trail was the same as I remember except maybe a few more switchbacks. But worth every step once I arrived. Trail was muddy in many spots.
I saw several backpackers today. Marmots were grazing and whistling enjoying the day. Bugs were mostly flies and they followed me up the trail but going down there was a nice breeze, not a problem. I wandered around tarns and areas I haven’t explored, enjoying the solitude planning my next trip there and where I will go.
Saw a baby pika in the rocky area on the way down, so adorable! Then came the butterfly show. Did around 8 miles today 6 hours. Hike #62 of 2009
I will be back for Tolmie….
Oh, and I accidentally forgot to put my Rainer pass on my dash, remembered when I saw a ranger on the trail.. told him I forgot and hoped I wouldn’t get a ticket.. There was something on my window a reminder to pay or show my pass.. my bad..
So many flowers, some I’ve never seen. I stopped at Eagle Cliff for the view and then headed up to Spray park. I skipped the falls today, I never seem to be able to photograph it right. The trail was the same as I remember except maybe a few more switchbacks. But worth every step once I arrived. Trail was muddy in many spots.
I saw several backpackers today. Marmots were grazing and whistling enjoying the day. Bugs were mostly flies and they followed me up the trail but going down there was a nice breeze, not a problem. I wandered around tarns and areas I haven’t explored, enjoying the solitude planning my next trip there and where I will go.
Saw a baby pika in the rocky area on the way down, so adorable! Then came the butterfly show. Did around 8 miles today 6 hours. Hike #62 of 2009
I will be back for Tolmie….
Oh, and I accidentally forgot to put my Rainer pass on my dash, remembered when I saw a ranger on the trail.. told him I forgot and hoped I wouldn’t get a ticket.. There was something on my window a reminder to pay or show my pass.. my bad..
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