Mowich Lake

Mowich Lake
Location	Mount Rainier National Park, Pierce County, Washington, USA
Coordinates	46°56′19″N 121°51′41″W / 46.93872°N 121.86149°W / 46.93872; -121.86149Coordinates: 46°56′19″N 121°51′41″W / 46.93872°N 121.86149°W / 46.93872; -121.86149
Primary outflows	Crater Creek
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	118 acres (0.5 km2)
Surface elevation	4,929 ft (1,502 m)

Mowich Lake is a lake located in the northwestern corner of Mount Rainier National Park in Washington State at an elevation of 4,929 feet (1,502 m). The name "Mowich" derives from the Chinook jargon word for deer.^[1]

Access to the lake is provided by a 17 miles (27 km) long unpaved road which opens to vehicles in mid June to early July. Mowich Lake is also a busy campground during the summer with 30 walk-in tent camping spots. Bathrooms, tables, and trash bins are provided.

From the Mowich campground, hikers can reach the Wonderland Trail, Eunice Lake, Tolmie Peak, Spray Park, and Spray Falls. Old-growth trees, waterfalls, creeks, cliffs, and wildflower meadows are also located in and around the area.

Fishing is generally poor at Mowich Lake because the area is not stocked with fish and no habitat is provided for natural spawning.^[2]

References

1. ^ "American Indian Names In and Around the Umpqua National Forest". Umpqua National Forest. USFS. 2006. http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/umpqua/heritage-program/american-indian-names.shtml. 
2. ^ Stienstra, Tom and Stephani (2002). Foghorn Outdoors Washington Camping: The Complete Guide to More Than 650 Campgrounds. Avalon Travel Publishing. ISBN 1-56691-469-8. 

External links

• Mount Rainier National Park - Carbon and Mowich (U.S. National Park Service)
• Trip Report and Google Map