Trip

Day Hike - Wonderland Trail: Longmire to Carter & Madcap Falls

*** Trip initially open to Spring Hiking Students. Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers 7 to 10 days prior to the hike date. *** This hike is to Carter/Madcap Falls

Fri, Jun 27, 2025
Committee: Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
Activity Type: Day Hiking
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Moderate
Leader Rating: Moderate
Mileage: 7.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 660 ft
Pace: 1.5 MPH

Availability: FULL, 3 on waitlist (8 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: FULL (2 capacity)
Registration Open: Mon, May 26, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Registration Closed: Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Leader's notes

This hike is from Longmire to Carter/Madcap Falls on the Wonderland Trail. We will go at a slower pace.

Meeting place and time

We will meet at the Puyallup/South Hill park n ride, near Hwy 512 and 94th Ave E, at 7:30 AM. We will then car pool to Longmire, parking near the museum. National Park entrance fee required for each vehicle. Currently, May 28, NO timed entrance reservations required for Nisqually entrance.

Route/Place

Wonderland Trail: Longmire, Reflection Lakes & Box Canyon

Recommended Maps & Charts:
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
Green Trails Mt Rainier West No. 269
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
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