3-Day 2-Night Spray Park Backpacking Itinerary:
Spray Park is a popular detour off the Wonderland Trail loop, giving you up-close views of Russel and Carbon Glacier. It is commonly called the “Mothers Mountain” hike as it loops around Mothers Mountain while traveling on the wonderland and Spray Park Trail. This loop route starts and ends at Mowich lake, offering fantastic views of Mowich Lake, Carbon River, and Ipsut Pass.
Overview:
Type Of Route: Loop
Permits Required: Yes
Special Gear Considerations: May require ice-ax and crampons depending on trail conditions. Need bear hang equipment.
Mileage: ~17 miles
Total Elevation Gain: 4,720ft
Day 1: Park car at Mowich Lake Road. Mowich Lake to Cataract Valley
- Via Wonderland Trail>Spray Park Trail
- Distance: ~6.4 miles
- Elevation: ~1,825ft
Day 2: Cataract Valley to Ipsut Creek
- Via Spray Park Trail>Wonderland Trail
- Distance: ~5.2 miles
- Elevation Gain: ~131ft
Day 3: Ipsut Creek to Mowich Lake
- Via Wonderland Trail
- Distance ~5.2 miles
- Elevation Gain: ~2,766ft
