Sep 17 2008
Winter Walks: Carbon River
A little earlier than what was posted as the effective date for changes on NWhiking, I decided to post one hike which I have been on, but is supposed to be even more spectacular in winter. It’s the Carbon River road area, and it’s just passed the Mowich Lake turnoff by a couple miles. The road is easy to access, and lets you hike the road and river area as long as you can get to it.
Since the area sees snow often, the best time to go is after a couple snowfalls, when you can walk along with river and not be stuck on gravel roads (although that’s okay, too). Don’t expect to get too far, but do expect some amazing views. I know that the area is beautiful in summer, and I am looking forward to gearing up this winter and possibly trying to reach it during my Christmas break.
To get there from Tacoma, go south on I-5 to hwy 512. Take hwy 512/167 to hwy 410 towards Bonney Lake. Turn right on hwy 165, and keep going on past Wilkeson and Carbonado until you reach a turn off to the left with a large bridge crossing the Carbon River.
Happy hiking!
