The Wonderland Trail is 93 miles (150 km) long and encircles Mount Rainier. It is a strenuous hike with lots of elevation gain and loss, through lowland forests and valleys and into high alpine and sub-alpine areas.
Perhaps the biggest aspect in planning to hike the Wonderland Trail is you knowing your hiking skills, abilities and habits. Rangers cannot tell you that. Nobody knows your skill level better than you. This is important when laying the foundation for your trip... selecting the proper distance between campsites. Do you live and hike primarily in mountainous terrain and climates, or lower elevation areas? Hiking on flat terrain for 93 miles is far easier than having to climb up three thousand feet with a full pack day, after day, after day. This sounds like something that should not have to be stated, but we often see hikers going beyond their skill level. This usually leads to injury, illness, misery and an early end to a long-planned trip.
A wilderness permit is required for all overnight camping in the park. Due to high demand during the summer season, it is strongly recommended to make a wilderness permit reservation if you are planning to hike the Wonderland Trail. Hikers doing the complete Wonderland Trail are limited to camping in designated camps only - the use of cross-country zones is not permitted.
Fires, pets, bicycles, and other wheeled devices are not permitted in the backcountry at Mount Rainier. Although firearms may be possessed or carried in accordance with Washington State law, use of firearms throughout the park including backcountry areas remains prohibited
Perhaps the biggest aspect in planning to hike the Wonderland Trail is you knowing your hiking skills, abilities and habits. Rangers cannot tell you that. Nobody knows your skill level better than you. This is important when laying the foundation for your trip... selecting the proper distance between campsites. Do you live and hike primarily in mountainous terrain and climates, or lower elevation areas? Hiking on flat terrain for 93 miles is far easier than having to climb up three thousand feet with a full pack day, after day, after day. This sounds like something that should not have to be stated, but we often see hikers going beyond their skill level. This usually leads to injury, illness, misery and an early end to a long-planned trip.
A wilderness permit is required for all overnight camping in the park. Due to high demand during the summer season, it is strongly recommended to make a wilderness permit reservation if you are planning to hike the Wonderland Trail. Hikers doing the complete Wonderland Trail are limited to camping in designated camps only - the use of cross-country zones is not permitted.
Fires, pets, bicycles, and other wheeled devices are not permitted in the backcountry at Mount Rainier. Although firearms may be possessed or carried in accordance with Washington State law, use of firearms throughout the park including backcountry areas remains prohibited
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| title | riding area | rating | distance | completed | |||
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| 1 | Wonderland Trail (Longmire - Box) | 12 miles | |||||
| 2 | Wonderland Trail (Nickel Creek - Indian Bar) | 7 miles | |||||
| 3 | Wonderland Trail (Indian Bar - Summerland) | 4 miles | |||||
| 4 | Wonderland Trail (Fryingpan Creek to Summerland) | 7 miles | |||||
| 5 | Wonderland Trail (White River) | 2 miles | |||||
| 6 | Wonderland Trail (Sunrise CG) | 2 miles | |||||
| 7 | Wonderland Trail (Mowich to Fork) | 19 miles | |||||
| 8 | Wonderland Trail (North Puyallup - Mowich) | 14 miles | |||||
| 9 | Wonderland Trail (North Puyallup - Klapatche Park) | 2 miles | |||||
| 10 | Wonderland Trail (Klapatche - Longmire) | 15 miles |
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wonderland Trail (Sunrise CG) | Aug 3, 2025 @ 6:57am Aug 3, 2025 | view | ||
| Wonderland Trail (Longmire - Box) | Jan 15, 2023 @ 1:57am Jan 15, 2023 | view | ||
| Wonderland Trail (Fryingpan Creek to Summerland) | Aug 19, 2020 @ 12:26pm Aug 19, 2020 | view |
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