Ipsut Creek Camp
to
South Mowich River Camp

Day three; climbing again, over Ipsut Pass, about a 2500 feet gain from Ipsut. Mowich Lake Camp was my first resupply point, so I was scheduled to bivouac there. Rain continued to fall during my 5 mile trek, to Mowich. The converted dirt parking lot was a "mud" lot. Once again I got ranger permission to move on to South Mowich River, where there was a "leaky" shelter, according to the ranger. Also, I'd rather hike in the rain, not standing around the rest of the day. I hiked under forest cover, so the rain was less penetrating. Fay Peak appeared out of the clouds, to the east, above and top right shortly after leaving Mowich Lake. As I dropped 2350ft in 3.4 miles to Mowich River, I was cheered by Indian paintbrush and daisies along the trail.

Mt Rainier
National Park
Wonderland
Trail