Wildflower hikes
Spray Park
Experience one of the supreme subalpine landscapes in the park. The splendid flower fields are reached after a somewhat strenuous hike through a fully canopied forest with up and down terrain including a series of switchbacks. But worth the effort for most! Total distance round trip is 7.5 miles with net elevation round trip of over 2,700′.
Starting point: Mowich Lake
Area map number: 3
Every year thousands of visitors endure the 17 mile potholed, gravel washboard Mowich Lake Road; many just to see the largest lake in the park. The road begins after crossing the one lane bridge over the Carbon River (approximately 9 miles from Wilkeson on SR 165). Arriving early is essential to park in the lot near the campground. The trailhead is on the south side of the campground and is well marked. This area of the park receives heavy snowfall and often the road does not open until very late in the season. Don’t be disappointed and . . .
As always, check conditions before setting out.
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