Washington·United States
The Wonderland Trail
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Duration
6-9 days
Distance
137.8 km
Elevation gain
7030 m
Max altitude
2069 m
The Wonderland Trail is one of the most iconic treks in the United States. This 150 km loop around the Mount Rainier volcano crosses ancient forests, glacial valleys, alpine meadows, and offers spectacular views of the snow-capped summit. With approximately 7,800 m of cumulative elevation gain, this demanding trail provides a complete immersion in the wild nature of the American Northwest.
SummitsCliffsRidgesLakesForests
Stages
8
days
Overnight accommodation type
25 overnight locations
DifficultyModerate
Duration / day5h45
Distance / day16.7 km
Elev. gain / day+894 m
Hardest stage
1South Puyallup River Camp
17.7 km · +1,306 m · 6h45| Departure | Arrival | Accommodation on arrival | Profile | Duration | Distance | +Elev. | −Elev. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 LongmireHamlet | South Puyallup River CampBivouac | 6h45 | 17.7 km | +1,306 m | −866 m | ||
2 South Puyallup River CampBivouac | Golden Lakes CampBivouac | 6h15 | 17 km | +1,107 m | −885 m | ||
3 Golden Lakes CampBivouac | Ipsut Creek CampgroundBivouac | 6h30 | 22 km | +763 m | −1,509 m | ||
4 Ipsut Creek CampgroundBivouac | Mystic CampBivouac | 5h15 | 11.9 km | +1,117 m | −174 m | ||
5 Mystic CampBivouac | White River CampgroundCamping | 5h45 | 17.6 km | +790 m | −1,193 m | ||
6 White River CampgroundCamping | Indian Bar CampBivouac | 6h00 | 16.8 km | +972 m | −716 m | ||
7 Indian Bar CampBivouac | Maple Creek CampBivouac | 4h15 | 14.8 km | +420 m | −1,125 m | ||
8 Maple Creek CampBivouac | LongmireHamlet | 5h00 | 15.7 km | +675 m | −684 m |
Elevation profile
How to get there
Public transport
Limited accessBy car
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