Mother Mountain Loop
15.8 mi
Distance
7 hrs 9 min
Time
terrain
3,829 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a difficult loop trail to Site 1 in Mount Rainier National Park.
This trail goes by Ipsut Pass, Ipsut Falls, Carbon River Camp, Cataract Valley Camp, Eagle's Roost Camp, Eagle Cliff Viewpoint, Mowich Lake Campground, Spray Park Trailhead, and Mowich Lake Trails.
Sights to See
Rate this Hike
★★★★★
Challenging run due to technical trail conditions which reduce runnable trails to 40-59% of surface. But beautiful scenery and much wildlife along the way. River crossings are in great shape, buut use caution after log crossing of the Carbon as brief climb up to the trail above the river is not clearly marked; look for a all cairn ABOVE the river bed. This route took some time, but felt great to meet the challenge and accomplish the fear!
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Public Tracks
Mother Mountain Loop 9/3/20
https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/spray-park-ipsut-pass-loop
