Spray Falls

Spray Falls is one of several wonderful walks in Mount Rainier National Park, located in the park's northwest Mowich Lake region. This 350-foot waterfall cascading down the edge of a cliff is accessible via a 2.25-mile journey. Hikers begin their journey by taking a short section of the Wonderland Trail, the park's sole hiking trail that encircles Mount Rainier. The trail undulates as it leads to Spray Falls and passes by the Eagle's Cliff overlook, which provides a spectacular vista. The cloud of mist from Spray Falls lends credence to its name after a short spur walk to approach the falls. Visitors can see the falls from a distance or carefully navigate enormous boulders to get a closer look.

Spray Falls and return is a doable day trek. The track continues into the alpine meadows of Spray Park for a more challenging hike. During the summer, the wildflower meadows at Spray Park are in full bloom. Spray Park requires a significant amount of elevation gain, thus tourists should plan on spending the entire day there.