Green Lake in Mount Rainier National Park

Green Lake

You'll find Green Lake at the end of a moderately strenuous, 1.8-mile trail south of the Carbon River Road.

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Green Lake Details

You'll find Green Lake at the end of a moderately strenuous, 1.8-mile trail south of the Carbon River Road in the park's northwestern corner. Hike through western hemlock as you make your way to this less-visited, crystal-clear lake.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Green Lake

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0.5 mi away

Ranger Falls

Look for Ranger Falls about a mile into the hike to Green Lake.

1.1 mi away

Green Lake Trail

See 800-year-old Douglas fir trees and other ancient wonders on this 10.8-mile roundtrip hike.

1.1 mi away

Chenuis Falls Trail

This 7.4-mile out-and-back hike takes visitors along the Carbon River Road (now closed to vehicle traffic due to damage from flooding) to a waterfall.

1.4 mi away

Carbon Glacier Trail

This long day hike offers spectacular close-up views of the Carbon Glacier.

1.4 mi away

Chenuis Falls

Chenuis Falls tumbles down rocky ledges about .4 miles from the Carbon River Road.