
Trip
Backpack - Wonderland Trail
Hike the western leg of the Wonderland Trail. 34 miles in four days.
- Info
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- Tue, Jul 25, 2017 — Fri, Jul 28, 2017
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Very Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 34.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 8,000 ft
- 1 (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Tacoma, Exact time and place to be determined. DRIVERS NEEDED.
This is not the itinerary that I had hoped for, but it is the best I could obtain under the new website and lottery system. Get into shape and we can make it work.
Day-1: Drive to Longmire, check in, leave one car, drive to Mowich Lake, and hike down to South Mowich River Camp.
Day-2: Long Strenuous day: Hike 15 miles to Klapatche Park Camp. 4,400 feet of gain, and 1,600 feet of descent.
Day-3: A day of ups and downs to Devil's Dream Camp, with 10 miles to cover and about 3,100 feet to climb and a bit more than that to descend.
Day-4: Hike out to Longmire. Drive around to Mowich Lake, pick up second car, and head for home.
Wonderland Trail
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Green Trails Mt Rainier West No. 269
Trails Illustrated Mount Rainier National Park
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
The Ten Essentials plus overnight gear which may include:
- Tent with footprint/ground tarp
- Stove and fuel
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
- Water filter
- Bear canister or extra stuff sack and cord designated for hanging food
- Cooking pot/pan with plate and utensils
- Toilet paper and shovel or blue bag to deal with waste