Moraine Park - Mystic Lake — Monday, Aug. 4, 1997

Mount Rainier Area > NW - Carbon River/Mowich

The 4.6 mile road to ipsut campground is closed because a 1/4 portion has been destroyed. However, this leaves the road free for bicycles and walkers. The ipsut campground is open and only one or two parties stay the night. You need a wilderness permit to stay the night. Pick it up at the little red caboose in Wilkerson. The trail to Moraine Park is perfect. The snow has just melted so the mozzies are out in force. Lower down it is biting flys. Basically though it is a beautiful trip. I was surprised that there wasn't snow as I had seen what Paradise was like slightly earlier in the year.