Wonderland Trail
Description
- Name Wonderland Trail
- Length of trail 150 km, 93 miles
- Length in days 10 days
- Traildino grading SW, Strenuous walk, mountain trail
- Hut tour grading T2, Mountain walk
The Wonderland Trail is a 93 mile (150 km) hiking trail that circumnavigates Mount Rainier in Washington State. It is a strenuous hike with lots of elevation gain and loss, through lowland forests and valleys and into high alpine and sub-alpine areas.
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Facts
- Mount Rainier National Park - The Wonderland Trail (U.S. National Park Service)
Good introduction by the National Park Service including a list of campsites.
- Wonderland Trail
Obtaining permits and reservations for the campsites is difficult. Check out this website for the current situation.
- Wonderland Trail - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Reports
- Trail Journals, Backpacking and Hiking Journals
All trail journals from the popular www.trailjournals.com regarding the Wonderland Trail.
- Wonderland Trail - Mount Rainier National Park
The pictures in this trail diary are the reason to visit this page. Beautiful Mt. Rainier seen from all sides.
- Wonderland Trail Journal and Trip Planning Info
Two guys made this hike in 2005. They describe their itinerary, the gear list, a journal, and give background information.
- Wonderland Trail Journal and Trip Planning Info
Fine page, with first hand tips. The hikers were on a 10-days hiking scheme. The itinerary is drawn on a detailed map.
- Wonderland Trail: Doug and Aaron
This trail report dates back to 1997. Nowadays, we are a bit spoiled with neat binary pictures. The authors give their daily comments. Also, check their gear list.
- Around Mount Rainier - Wonderland Trail Trip Report
A trip report with pictures. It's not difficult to see why this trail around Mount Rainier is immensely popular.
- Cherie Thiessen » Hiking the Wonderland Trail
Report and personal opinions.
- Trip Reports » On the Wonderland Trail - July 2006 -- BackpackingLight.com Forums
A shorty, but nice pictures.
- Wonderland Trail - Mount Rainer National Park
Some pretty pictures here.
- Wonderland Trail 2006
Account of a 9-day trek around Mt. Rainier.
- Wonderland trail: circumambulation of Tahoma (Mt. Rainier)
If you visit this hiking report, do follow the link to the complete photo set: they are gorgeous.
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Books
Netherlands
2006
- The Rough Guide to Seattle
- The Rough Guide to Seattle tells you all there is to know about this urban gateway to the Pacific Northwest. From hiking the Wonderland Trail around Mount Rainer to enjoying the seafood at Pike Place Market, the 24-page, full-color introduction pinpoints all of the city's highlights. In addition there are two, new inserts: Coffee Culture' and... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
2006
- The Rough Guide to Seattle
- The Rough Guide to Seattle tells you all there is to know about this urban gateway to the Pacific Northwest. From hiking the Wonderland Trail around Mount Rainer to enjoying the seafood at Pike Place Market, the 24-page, full-color introduction pinpoints all of the city's highlights. In addition there are two, new inserts: Coffee Culture' and... Read more
Netherlands
- Hiking the Wonderland Trail
- CLICK HERE to download the chapter on ''Backpacking'' from Hiking the Wonderland Trail''There's no other trip, trail or peak that any backpacker should rank higher on his life list than the Wonderland Trail.'' - Backpacker magazine* Comprehensive and affectionate guide to one of the nation's iconic wilderness trails* Everything you need to help... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- Hiking the Wonderland Trail
- CLICK HERE to download the chapter on ''Backpacking'' from Hiking the Wonderland Trail''There's no other trip, trail or peak that any backpacker should rank higher on his life list than the Wonderland Trail.'' - Backpacker magazine* Comprehensive and affectionate guide to one of the nation's iconic wilderness trails* Everything you need to help... Read more
Netherlands
- Plan & Go - Wonderland Trail
- Plan & Go Wonderland Trail is the up-to-date, comprehensive guide to hiking the famed 93-mile loop around Mount Rainier, the highest mountain in Washington State. Whether you intend to complete the entire circuit or only want to explore sections of it, you will be awed by stunning alpine scenery and rich biodiversity, all with the mighty... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- Plan & Go - Wonderland Trail
- Plan & Go Wonderland Trail is the up-to-date, comprehensive guide to hiking the famed 93-mile loop around Mount Rainier, the highest mountain in Washington State. Whether you intend to complete the entire circuit or only want to explore sections of it, you will be awed by stunning alpine scenery and rich biodiversity, all with the mighty... Read more
Netherlands
- Rainier Sojourn
- Experience the magnificence of Mount Rainier through the eyes of Dan and Patrick as they traverse around the flanks of this icon of the Pacific Northwest on the Wonderland Trail. Based on the author's diary during a twelve day backpacking trip, the reader will descend steep canyons, cross glacial rivers, and ascend through primeval forests into... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- Rainier Sojourn
- Experience the magnificence of Mount Rainier through the eyes of Dan and Patrick as they traverse around the flanks of this icon of the Pacific Northwest on the Wonderland Trail. Based on the author's diary during a twelve day backpacking trip, the reader will descend steep canyons, cross glacial rivers, and ascend through primeval forests into... Read more
Netherlands
- Day Hiking Mount Rainier
- CLICK HERE to download two hikes "Yellowstone Cliffs & Windy Gap" & "Box Canyon" from Day Hiking Mount Rainier * 70 national park trails, each rated on an overall-quality scale of 1 to 5* Hikes-at-a-Glance chart, topographic maps, GPS waypoints, and elevation profiles* Crystal-clear directions with drive-times from major cities and... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- Day Hiking Mount Rainier
- CLICK HERE to download two hikes "Yellowstone Cliffs & Windy Gap" & "Box Canyon" from Day Hiking Mount Rainier * 70 national park trails, each rated on an overall-quality scale of 1 to 5* Hikes-at-a-Glance chart, topographic maps, GPS waypoints, and elevation profiles* Crystal-clear directions with drive-times from major cities and... Read more