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Mowich River

Mount Rainier Area > NW - Carbon River/Mowich

46.9327, -121.8636 Map & Directions

Length: 7.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 2,400 feet
Highest Point: 5,000 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty: Moderate/Hard

Mowich Lake Road is closed for the season

Wildflowers/Meadows
Wildlife
Dogs not allowed
Old growth
Lakes
Rivers

Parking Pass/Entry Fee

National Park Pass

Hiking Mowich River

Mowich River

Map & Directions

Trailhead

Co-ordinates: 46.9327, -121.8636 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

Mowich Lake Road is closed for the season

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Parking Pass/Entry Fee

National Park Pass

WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.

Trailhead

Mount Rainier Area > NW - Carbon River/Mowich

Mount Rainier National Park

Guidebooks & Maps

Day Hiking: Mt. Rainier National Park Trails (Nelson & Bauer - Mountaineers Books)

Green Trails Mount Rainier West

No. 269

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