It’s only three gorgeous miles to the first of the lakes with 475 feet gain. Greenwater Lakes can be reached year-round, though spring might be its best time of year. This steep trail not only provides a workout, but it’s guaranteed to enchant you with views of shaggy-barked Alaska cedars, spring wildflowers, ferns, small grassy meadows interspersed with ponds.Ħ) Greenwater Lakes – Easy | Chinook Pass Area Getting in shape for those long, summer hikes? This trail is quiet and ideal for hikers seeking solitude as well as a conditioning hike. Allow this trail, gape at impressive waterfalls formed by melting snow, cross gurgling tributaries on pretty bridges and look for a variety of ferns and early spring wildflowers including stream violets, salmonberry, flowering red currant, Indian plum and vanilla leaf.ĥ) Laughingwater Creek Trail – Strenuous | Ohanapecosh Area
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The Ohanapecosh Campground opens in spring hike as far as stamina and conditions allow.
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An easy hike for hikers of all ages is the Rainforest Nature Trail, a short trail that loops through floating lanterns of skunk cabbage on ancient puncheon.Ĥ) Lower Eastside Trail – Moderate | Ohanapecosh Area The Carbon River Entrance of the park is open year-round and most of the day-hikes in the area are forested and lush with thick mosses, lichen and a thriving understory.
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In spring, the trail is lush with evergreens, moss and early-season wildflowers including bear grass.ģ) Rainforest Nature Loop Trail – Easy | Carbon River Area
MELMONT GHOST TOWN HIKE PLUS
The town dates back to the early 1900s and included a train depot, hotel and cottages used by coal minersĪlthough the grocery store and resort at Packwood Lake are now long gone, the lake is a beautiful destination with an island, views, a historic guard station at the lakeshore plus the hiking is easy. History buffs will enjoy this hike following an abandoned railroad grade that once ran between Fairfax and Carbonado. Agnes Island, Packwood Lake – Karen Sykesġ) Melmont Ghost Town – Easy | Carbon River Area