Wonderland Trail
A demanding backpacking loop around Mount Rainier with big elevation gain, alpine scenery, glaciers, forests and remote camps.
Route overview
The Wonderland Trail circles Mount Rainier through forests, valleys, alpine meadows, glaciers and high passes. It is one of the most iconic backpacking routes in the Pacific Northwest.
Trail facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Mount Rainier National Park
- Distance
- 150 km
- Typical duration
- 9–14 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Elevation gain
- 6,700 m
- Best season
- July–September
- Trail type
- Loop
Safety context
Permits are required. Weather, river crossings, snow and big elevation changes make this a serious backpacking route.
Highlights
Mount Rainier, glaciers, meadows, forests, alpine camps.
Primary source
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