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Eagle Cliff Viewpoint – Spray Falls loop from Rainforest Loop Trailhead

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Pierce County

Eagle Cliff Viewpoint – Spray Falls loop from Rainforest Loop Trailhead

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11,580

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Eagle Cliff Viewpoint – Spray Falls loop from Rainforest Loop Trailhead

05:54

43.0km

1,590m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 7, 2026

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Mount Rainier Wilderness

Mount Rainier National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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31 m

Carbon River Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The road leading to the trailhead is closed to vehicles beyond the park boundary due to a powerful flood. However, the road has been turned into a trail, allowing pedestrians and cyclists to explore the scenic route. This trail is one of the few places mountain bikes are allowed inside the park. As you venture into this part of Mount Rainier National Park, you will discover the beauty of old-growth forests and the charm of a temperate rainforest along the Carbon River Trail

Tip by

8.43 km

Ipsut Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Ipsut Falls is a tall, narrow waterfall tucked into the forest along the Carbon River Valley in the northwest corner of Mount Rainier National Park. It’s easily accessible via a short side trail from Ipsut Creek Camp, making it a popular detour for hikers staying overnight or for those passing through on the Wonderland Trail.

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13.8 km

Ipsut Pass

Mountain Pass

16.2 km

Mowich Lake & Camp

Highlight • Lake

The beautiful Mowich Lake is the largest and also deepest lake in Mount Rainier National Park and is nestled in a glacial basin. Besides perfect hiking trails around the lake, you are also allowed to boat on the lake and fishing is permitted as well. There is a rustic wilderness campground near the parking area which is a great basecamp. Be aware that the road to the lake is only open during the summer months (July to mid-October).

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18.6 km

Eagle Cliff Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take your camera or mobile phone for a picture or just enjoy the stunning view towards Mount Rainier at the edge of Eagle Cliff below you.

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19.4 km

Spray Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

If you are into waterfalls and you are already in Mount Rainier National Park, this is the one you should not miss. The trail leading to Spray Falls is just idyllic and the falls are especially impressive during snowmelt.

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29.2 km

Suspension Bridge over the Carbon River

Highlight • Bridge

The Carbon River suspension bridge is a highlight of the Wonderland Trail’s northwest section—a narrow, swaying footbridge that spans the powerful, silty waters of the Carbon River, just downstream from the snout of the Carbon Glacier. Even if you’re not staying at Carbon River Camp (just across the river), the bridge is just a short walk off the main trail and absolutely worth the stop.

From the middle of the bridge, you get dramatic views of the river’s braided channels, roaring with glacial melt, and a clear look up the valley toward the towering foot of the Carbon Glacier. The scale of the landscape is humbling—ice, rock, and rushing water all shaped by the slow but relentless movement of the glacier. It’s a perfect spot to pause, catch your breath, and take in one of the most dynamic, glacially sculpted scenes on the entire Wonderland Trail.

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34.9 km

Ipsut Falls trailhead

Highlight • Waterfall

A short side trail near Ipsut Creek Campground leads to this striking, narrow waterfall hidden in the forest. It’s a great bonus stop when hiking or biking the Carbon River Trail, adding a scenic highlight to your ride.

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35.1 km

Carbon River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A gravel trail through dense rainforest that takes you to Ipsut Creek Campground. The Carbon River Trail is mostly flat with some rough sections winding alongside Ipsut Creek. Near the end, a short trail leads to Ipsut Waterfall. Enjoy riding while listening to the birds and feeling immersed in the forest. Always check with rangers about trail conditions, as some sections have been washed out in recent years.

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43.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.2 km

15.8 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.1 km

15.7 km

133 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Ipsut Falls

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