About
Length (round trip)4 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain1,000 ft up
Typical time45 min
TrailheadCarbon River Road (walk or cycle)
SurfaceForest trail through rainforest
Best seasonLate July to September. Paradise averages over 50 feet of snow a year and the subalpine meadows are not clear until late July.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see 💧 Waterfall🏞️ Lake🌲 Old growth

NOTE: Until further notice, there is NO access to Carbon River & Mowich Lake via SR165 due to the closure of the SR165 Carbon River Fairfax Bridge outside of the park. The bridge is closed to vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians and there is no alternate route: Fairfax Bridge Closure FAQs . Season: Year-round Carbon River Trail is accessible year-round, but be prepared to navigate around road and trail washouts. Hike through the rainforest nestled in the northwest corner of the park and see 800-year-old Douglas-fir trees along the way. The Green Lake Trail is 10.5 miles round trip and begins at the Carbon River Entrance. The Green Lake Trailhead is along the road on the right, 3.6 miles after the entrance. Visitors can walk or bike to the junction from the entrance. After a mile on the trail, Ranger Falls comes into view, cascading more than 150 feet total in three segments. Stop here for a rest before continuing 0.8 mile to Green Lake, a beautiful calm lake sitting among the trees. A bike rack is available for cyclists to lock their bikes while hiking to Green Lake. Bicycles are only permitted on the old Carbon River Road and may not be ridden on trails. Pets are not allowed. Hiking The Carbon River Trail (former road) has numerous hiking trails along the way. Heading towards Green Lake, stop for a walk on the Old Mine Trail , about a mile past the entrance on the right. Hikers can also venture slightly beyond the Green Lake Trailhead and check out the Chenius Falls Trail on the opposite side of the Carbon River Trail. Use caution on this trail, as the log bridges may not be in place.

Tips
The Carbon River Road is closed to cars, so add five miles each way on foot or by bike from the entrance. Genuine temperate rainforest.
Location

Carbon River Road (walk or cycle)

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