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If hiking out of Greenwater, spend a few minutes at Wapiti Woolies. They have some cool apparel and make wonderful espresso with homemade chocolate whipped cream! (Ask for the Mountain Mudslide!)
Most times are based from Enumclaw or Greenwater (30 minutes from Enumclaw).
Easy
- Greenwater Lakes
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 | Directions: Greenwater, FS-70 past 7031 to trailhead marker |
| Time: 30 minutes past Greenwater |
| Trail Length (one way): 2 miles (to Greenwater Lakes, 7 miles to Echo Lake)
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| Hiking Time (one way): 45 minutes |
| Usage: High |
A fast-moving hike on a forested trail, you will cross the river a few times and be near the sound of rushing water. Be sure to enjoy the rock formations that overhang the river. The first lake is a hidden treasure of preserved nature. The thick green beaches, dark green depths of the lake surrounded by trees is spectacular.
Tipsoo Lake
| Directions: Hwy 410 to Chinook Summit |
| Time: 40 minutes past Greenwater |
| Trail Length (one way): unknown - makes a loop |
| Hiking Time (one way): |
| Usage: High |
An alpine lake with spectacular views of Mt. Rainier, this is a fairly flat trail that makes a wonderful day hike. Many places to have lunch along the trail, and the cool temperature makes it a great getaway on a hot summer day.
Intermediate
- Divide Ridge/Huckleberry Mtn
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| Directions: FS-70 to 7010, top of hill, left on spur to end, trailhead unmarked.
Going right at top of hill will eventually come to a marked trailhead going east, but road may not be suitable for autos. Can also access from 7125 (Slippery Creek).
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| Time: 45 minutes from Greenwater |
| Trail Length (one way): several miles |
| Hiking Time (one way): varies |
| Usage: Rare |
A well-kept secret, especially for motorcycles. Since you'll follow a ridge, there are many hills. In late summer, you can treat yourself to fresh huckleberries on the trail. Several hidden meadows, fragrant plants and flowers. The scenery does get a bit thick toward the west end of the trail.
Mowich Lake
| Directions: Buckley, Hwy 165 to end of FS-79 (take the right fork before ranger station)
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| Time: 90 minutes from Enumclaw |
| Trail Length (one way): __ to falls, __ to Spray Park |
| Hiking Time (one way): unknown |
| Usage: High |
A popular place for summer hiking, as you can hike to the falls for an easy hike or continue on to Spray Park for more of a challenge.
Difficult
- Kelly Butte
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| Directions: FS-70 to 7030 follow to the end (left at top of hill, stay left, then right. Take spur to the left at end of 7030 and trailhead is not marked.)
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| Time from Greenwater: 60 minutes |
| Trail Length (one way): 1.3 miles |
| Hiking Time (one way): 1 hr, 15 minutes up, 45 minutes down |
| Usage: Rare |
You will start by climbing a rock, using a cable to get up the first 30 feet, then take off upward (total altitude gain of 800 ft.) that takes you to an abandoned fire watch tower. During the climb, you can look back toward Mt. Rainier and to the town of Lester (Green River watershed). The wildflowers are beautiful in early spring!
Mt. Peak (Enumclaw)
| Directions: From the Safeway & McDonalds on Roosevelt (Hwy 410), take the
road south until
it ends, turn left on Warner Ave, turn right on 276th Ave SE, and the trailhead
will be at the curve in the road. |
| Trail Length (one way) 1.1 miles, elevation climb of 1,000 feet. |
| Hiking time: About 1 hr, 15 minutes each way. |
| Usage: Very popular |
Probably the most used walking are in Enumclaw, since it gives such a good
workout. There is really no scenery to speak of, so don't get excited about a
view from the top, although the foundation of the old fire tower still exists.
Others to work on:
Christine Falls -- Mt. Rainier
Carbon River Ranger Station to washout
Crystal lakes (off 410)
Sunrise - Deb & Shel
Sol Duc - Hurricane Ridge
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