Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 2 Hike - Wonderland Trail: Longmire to Reflection Lakes
Experience this out and back trek along the Wonderland Trail from Longmire to the gorgeous Reflection Lakes and then on to spectacular Paradise. CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph)
- Sat, Aug 13, 2022
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 15.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft
- Pace: 2.0-3.0 mph
- FULL (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Location: Longmire @ Rainier
Meeting Time: 7:30am Boots on the Trail: 7:45am
Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/search/longmire+museum/@46.7497493,-121.8120704,15.22z Use google maps for directions to Longmire Museum.
Parking Pass: Federal Northwest Forest Pass/America the Beautiful
Carpooling: Meet at South Renton Park & Ride in Renton 5:00am. Load up and depart by 5:15am. It’s approximately 2-hour drive to the trailhead.
Route: https://www.gaiagps.com/public/BwecG3Z1QuysilFlbDW6lhZa
Weather: Please check the local weather the night before and the morning of the hike at NWS for Longmire and NWS for Paradise
If the trail conditions and or the weather is unfavorable, the hike will be canceled or reschedule for a different location.
Please be ready to wear a mask if you are carpooling. Please stay home if you are sick!
Sturdy water-proof footwear and trekking poles are recommended. The trail maybe quite muddy or rocky in certain places. Sunscreen and/or protective clothing is recommended as there is little no tree-cover on certain sections of the trail and full sun-exposure as we hike through the meadows
Flush toilets are available behind the Longmire Information Center
We will stop for a well-deserved lunch break at Paradise Inn with Mt. Rainer dominating the skyline. Please bring small, energizing snacks that are easily consumed during our short 5-10 minute breaks that you can eat on the go!
My co-leader, Jacqui, and I, are looking forward to sharing this picturesque hike with you. More details about this hike will be provided in the “Hello Hiker” email.
Wonderland Trail: Longmire, Reflection Lakes & Box Canyon
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Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
Green Trails Mt Rainier West No. 269
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270 - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
Ten Essential Systems
- Navigation (map & compass)
- Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen)
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
- First-aid supplies
- Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
- Repair kit and tools
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)