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Foothills Trail – Rest Stop by the Carbon River loop from Prairie Ridge

Foothills Trail – Rest Stop by the Carbon River loop from Prairie Ridge

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Foothills Trail – Rest Stop by the Carbon River loop from Prairie Ridge

01:45

36.0km

320m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 4.54 km for 4.24 km

After 8.92 km for 709 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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15.3 km

Foothills Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Foothills Trail is a mostly paved 21-mile path from Puyallup toward Mount Rainier, perfect for walking, biking, and horseback riding. Enjoy views of Mount Rainier, wildlife, and historic sites like Melmont ghost town. Multiple access points make it easy to explore sections at your pace.

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17.0 km

View of Carbon River from Foothill Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is a fantastic viewpoint along the river, and the paved section of trail here is easily done on a road bike.

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19.9 km

Rest Stop by the Carbon River

Highlight • Rest Area

There is a picnic table and primitive campfire here. Great views of the river. Good spot for a snack.

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22.1 km

View of Carbon River from the Foothills Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Foothills Trail parallels the Carbon River for many miles, but your view is often obscured by foliage. Here you get a clear view of the river from the trail, as well as the verdant flora overhanging its banks.

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36.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

16.8 km

781 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.6 km

4.91 km

268 m

230 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Thursday 20 August

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Foothills Trail – Rest Stop by the Carbon River loop from Prairie Ridge

Foothills Trail

View of Carbon River from Foothill Trail

Rest Stop by the Carbon River

View of Carbon River from the Foothills Trail

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