Wonderland Trail, Hiking trail in Mount Rainier National Park, United States
The Wonderland Trail extends for 93 miles around Mount Rainier, crossing through forests, meadows, and multiple glacial zones at different elevations.
The National Park Service established this circular path in 1915, and it received National Recreation Trail designation in 1981 for its recreational significance.
The Civilian Conservation Corps built three backcountry shelters between 1934 and 1940, which now serve as protected overnight accommodations for permit holders.
Hikers need wilderness permits for overnight stays at the eighteen designated campsites, which include tent spaces, toilets, bear poles, and water access points.
The trail reaches its highest point at Panhandle Gap at 6,750 feet and features two suspension bridges for crossing major waterways.
Location: Pierce County
Inception: 1915
Website: http://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/the-wonderland-trail.htm
Website: http://nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/the-wonderland-trail.htm
GPS coordinates: 46.86890,-121.65920
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:03
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