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Ipsut Falls is a quick and worthwhile detour along the Carbon River Valley, just off the Wonderland Trail near Ipsut Creek Camp. The short side trail leads to a tall, narrow waterfall tucked into lush forest. If you are running the Wonderland Trail, this is an ideal spot to pause and refill water before continuing the climb toward Carbon Glacier.

Mowich Lake is a pristine lake and a popular overnight spot with a backcountry campground that operates on a first-come, first-served basis. It can get especially busy during peak season, so avoiding those times will give you more camping options. The area offers reliable water sources and also allows boating and fishing in the lake. The campground includes composting toilets. Check current road closures, as access may be limited: https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/road-status.htm

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

Nice quick hike. Start at Decorsey Park across 7th St for a little extra distance

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.

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.

Clarks Creek is a small creek that makes its way through Clark's Creek Park. There are several trails that cut across the creak and give you good views of the water.

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.