Spray Park Trail
Trailhead LocationDrive SR165 to Mowich Lake Road to reach Mowich Lake. The trailhead is located on the southeast side of the Mowich Lake walk-in campground. Trail DescriptionSpray Park and Spray Falls were likely named in 1883 by a trail construction crew who noted how the cascading water of the falls broke "into a mass of spray." Follow the Wonderland Trail 0.25 miles to a junction with the Spray Park Trail. Follow the Spray Park Trail east for two miles, as it weaves up and down through forested terrain, across Lee Creek, and eventually to the junction with a spur trail to view Spray Falls. The next half mile to the first meadows of Spray Park is a steep climb up a series of switchbacks. More extensive meadows are found in another half mile. For a multi-day hike, the Spray Park Trail continues, climbing into Seattle Park, before descending down into the Carbon River Valley. The subalpine meadows of Spray Park are delicate and easily damaged. Please hike only on the constructed trails and rest on rocks near the trail. Try to minimize your impact on this fragile environment so that it remains beautiful. Along the TrailOpen forest predominates for most of this hike. At 1.5 miles from the trailhead, Eagle's Cliff overlook offers a spectacular view of Mount Rainier and the Mowich Glacier. Later, a short spur trail leads to a good view of Spray Falls. During the height of summer, the flowering meadows of Spray Park rival the beauty of any in the park. BackpackingEagle's Roost Camp is located in open forest near Spray Falls. A trip to view the falls at sunset is well worth the effort! Permits are required for camping. Permits and current trail conditions are available park-wide from wilderness information centers, ranger stations, and visitor centers. Trail Regulations
Note: Collecting rocks and minerals is not permitted anywhere in the park, including in the Spray Park area. |
Last updated: December 5, 2024