CHS 2 Hike - Wonderland Trail: Longmire to Reflection Lakes

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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)

  • Strenuous
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 15.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft
  • Pace: 2.0-3.0 mph

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.

Route/Place

Wonderland Trail: Longmire, Reflection Lakes & Box Canyon



  • 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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Required Equipment

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Ten Essential Systems

  1. Navigation (map & compass)
  2. Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen)
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
  5. First-aid supplies
  6. Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
  7. Repair kit and tools
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)
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