
Trip
Backpack - Wonderland Trail
Challenging but beautiful bucket list trip! Applications are no longer being accepted as this trip is full.
- Tue, Aug 27, 2024 — Wed, Sep 4, 2024
- Foothills Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Very Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 93.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 25,500 ft
- Pace: 2 mph
- FULL (9 capacity)
- FULL (1 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
A PRE-TRIP MEETING OVER ZOOM WILL BE REQUIRED OF ALL PARTICIPANTS.
Trip is full- no longer accepting any applications
TRIP OVERVIEW
- One-way, counterclockwise circumnavigation of the Wonderland Trail in Mount Rainier National Park (sorry, no dogs allowed).
- 9-15 miles a day with significant elevation gain and loss each day.
PLEASE BE AWARE...
- Weather, wildfire smoke, or other hazards may cancel this trip.
- Backcountry camping permit has already been obtained by trip leader from the national park and we aren't able to change the itinerary.
TRIP COSTS
- Participants are expected to arrange their own travel and pay their way to Mt. Rainier National Park and for any lodging there.
- Arriving the day prior to this trip's start date is recommended. You may also need an extra day 1 month in advance to hand-deliver your food / supply caches to Mowich Lake and Longmire Wilderness Information Center. The park requires that caches are delivered at several weeks prior to the trip start date.
- Participants are expected to pay their share of the camping permit.
- Your registration will be canceled if you do not pay these costs to primary trip leader - costs will be shared in advance.
GET STOKED!
- See photos from a 2023 trip to this area by primary trip leader here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAQJ9m
7:00am on Tuesday morning, August 27, 2024, at the Sunrise overnight parking lot, Mt. Rainier National Park.
Route/Place
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.
Roster
Required Equipment
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
- Your own food- no group meals
- You are responsible for preparing your own food caches in accordance with Mt. Rainier National Park guidelines. Find the park's guidelines here.
Trip Reports