You guys are all the BEST! Wonderland Trail in 3 Days (#34): Sep 7-9/2022 from Willis Wall on Vimeo. Get full access to Outside Learn, our online education hub featuring in-depth fitness, nutrition, and adventure courses and more than 2,000 instructional videos when you sign up for Outside+ Clearly salt was still high on the body-needs-this list. Most people hike the entire trail in about ten days, and the Park Service allows up to fourteen days to complete the trail. Its higher, tougher, and more scenic than the official trail. Thats exactly what the Wonderland Trail is: a 93-mile (150 km) trek around Mt Rainier, the most glaciated peak in the lower 48 states. Most of my past Wonderland hikes have been in the fall, so this circuit in July provided some significant contrasts. The Wonderland Trail is aptly named: Spend a few days on this 93-mile circumnavigation of Washington's Mt. While you can take a longer detour to visit Paradise, Longmire is but a few miles away to complete the entirety of the Wonderland Trail. The trail starts rather anticlimactically by running along the road for a bit, and then starts heading up Rampart Ridge (and ironically taking us right by Cougar Rock campground). The Wonderland Gambit is a trilogy by Jack Chalker. Mowich River Camp to Longmire-34.91 miles/8,720. Total Elevation Gain & Loss: More than 46,000 ft (14,021 m). Legal travel provider on the territory of United States (California Seller of Travel License # 2112795-40) since 2013. Once you reach Spray creek you will see the falls up to your left. Perhaps two-thirds of the way up out of the canyon, theres a wash out that makes for a bit of a spicy eighth of a mile. Dogs: No. Still my favourite Merino liners after more than a decade / Cheaper and more durable than the big sock companies (Note: Though not as durable as the pre-2013 models). Cheers! Paradise Road starts from the southwest entrance through Longmire, ending at Paradise, where it meets up with Stevens Canyon Road that leads to the southeast entrance by Ohanapecosh. Good places to do this are at Mowich and Sunrise. Beautiful views. day-by-day itinerary for your hike. I dressed, forced down food and changed out my day three food bag to include a quart-sized baggy of chips. Felpudo, RichP, zimmertr. Mount Rainier National Park (National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map), Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland Map. Interested in a celebratory meal after completing the Wonderland Trail? The highest point in the trail is at 6,750 feet (Panhandle Gap), which doesnt melt out until late June or early July, so hikers attempting the route before midsummer will need to be prepared for snow travel. Length: 93 miles Elevation gain/ loss: 22,000 ft (23,000 ft with the Spray Park Alternate) Time to complete: 9-12 days (we completed in 6.5, some people do it in 3 days!) Marmots.. Just a short few minutes walk further and take a look at the unique Devils Pipe Organ, a conglomerate of columnar lava cliffs. The latest gear, trips, stories, and more, beamed to your inbox every week. Deserts, jungles, mountains or coast; Ive never had a preference. . I was able to get 6 hours of rest both nights. In the northeast corner, the Sunrise Entrance has a few spots to access the Wonderland Trail, by the Sunrise Visitor Center and lower on the road by White River Campground. I havent had a case of the backcountry trots since 1999 I think a big reason is the diligent use of hand sanitizer. Thanks for the tips and pictures. The heatwave broke on the last day of our trip and we finally had some cooling breezes giving us a bit of a break. Although 1,800 applicants will be given a window to reserve, only 600 Wonderland thru-hikes are available during this early reservation period, meaning its still competitive even if you win the lottery. Wonderland Trail in 3 Days: Jul 20-22/2021 (#33) July 25, 2021 Once again I am thankful to be healthy enough to pull off another 3 day transit of Mt. My totals were 101 miles with over 25,000 of climb for the 3 days. At Golden Lakes, I split off from Wendy and Heidiwith whom Id spent the last couple of hoursand set off downhill toward the Mowich River, trying to catch up with the rest of the group. I also chose the alternate route over Spray Park, last done in 2015. Distance: 93 miles. Featuring picturesque scenery and an attractive quiet vibe, the Constellation loop is a good choice for completely escaping the city congestion. However, after tracking with GPS and Strava for a few years, the numbers for myself (and others reported on line) consistently come in higher. After those trips, I learned of the Wonderland Trail and tried to talk them into doing it with me. Thanks for the kind words. Repaired and sewed up more times than I can remember / Havent switched to the newer model, which is both tighter and heavier than the original. Cheers, Oh! This is a prime tent spot for the sunset alone, which lights up Rainier at dusk. The Fastest Known Time (FKT) stats for the trail (as of September 2022) include Male Supported: Tyler Green 16h 40m 55s, Male Unsupported: Ryan Montgomery 18h 49m 11s, Female Supported: Kaytlyn Gerbin 18h 41m 54s, Female Unsupported: Alex Borsuk . If you want to apply for an advance permit, you must apply online on the wilderness permit reservation system. But Im ahead of myself . Trip Report: Wonderland Trail in 3 Days Trip Report Where: Wonderland Trail When: September 20-22 2020 Distance: 93 Miles, 25,000 ft of gain Conditions: Mild. Spring is also tricky since the large amount of snowmelt creates extreme flows that can damage bridges and trails, which will need to be fixed by a trail crew before visitors can safely pass. In other words, I wasnt thinking well. At camp Wendy and I conferred. The average thru-run of the Wonderland Trail takes about 3 days, and averages around 31 miles a day. Very comfy / Doubles as makeshift framesheet for pack / Put feet on backpack when sleeping. for updates. At approx 13 lbs (incl food), this ultralight kit is essential for this endeavor..no way could I pull this off at age 66 with a 30 lb pack. Instead of the typical pattern of walking up and over a ridge, this time, you get to spend a few miles with Rainier as the main backdrop. In 2019 I completed the trail in 3 nights/4 days, with multiple 26+ mile days. Indian Henrys Patrol Cabin is a historic back country cabin built by the National Park Service in 1915-1916. However, it would be a wait before they could complete the work. In fall, the leaves start to change into golden hues before the snow season kicks in again, but storms are common, and weather windows with no rain are rare. Build a custom itinerary for hiking Mount Rainier's Wonderland Trail Use this unofficial tool to plan your hiking itinerary for the Wonderland Trail. From Sunrise to White River is 3 downhill miles. This comes at no additional cost to the reader and helps to support the website in its continuing goal to create quality content for backpackers and hikers. Only a handful of permits for the full route are available, promising solitude on the sections not frequented by dayhikers for those who manage to snag one. A bit ironic, but my favorite part was the Spray Park detour. For the average backpacker, a longer trip will be a more pleasant way to enjoy this park. There is no additional cost to you and the decision to buy something is up to you. Wed descend to the bottom of Stevens Canyon and then ascend to Reflection Lakes near Paradise. ** Check out the photos from last years race!!!! Which is kind of how you pace yourself. Hike the Constellation Trail System Prescott locals love to hike the Constellation Trail System, a 3.5 mile loop of interconnected moderate trails. Rainier. Where to Apply for a Wonderland Trail Walk Up Permit Despite the name, Sunrise is a great location for sunset in the summer because the sun sets far north enough to put on a beautiful display on both Rainier and the fields below. All photos copyright Sarah Brouwer and me. The Wonderland Trail is a true gem of the Pacific Northwest. Get my Superhuman Body podcast series now. (Thank you to my mother-in-law, Nancy, whod made my favorite chili chicken with rice. : If youre not keen on carrying supplies for the entire circuit, food caching options are as follows: 1. Olympic Coast Route: The hardest thing I didnt finish, Affords hikers and runners views of all sides of Mt. After reading many positive reviews, I recently picked these up on Amazon. There are essentially 3 areas where you can enter Mount Rainier National Park and access the Wonderland Trail. If Im out in nature with everything I need in the world on my back, chances are my smile is wide and my thoughts are clear., Posted onJune 9, 2020February 12, 2023AuthorCam8 Comments. Our first destination would be Summerland, a long-time favorite of mine. Rainier, Wanders through forests and meadows, crosses streams and rivers, passes by lakes and glaciers, and climbs and drops and climbs and drops through continuously breathtaking terrain, Sunday, July 29: Drive to Mt. Be sure to check the, received its fitting moniker a century ago to the year (1920) when, The requests are then processed in random order, meaning that there is no guarantee of success. Even as I was packing, I had doubts about my focus and questioned whether I had the level of commitment in my heart to pull this off. It was fun to revisit those memories as I ascended the same way. The people you do things with flavor your experiences. Save some time to take a few pictures at Box Canyon, a narrow slot canyon tumbling with whitewater, before you cross the Stevens Canyon Road to follow Stevens Creek uphill. The most beautiful time to visit the Wonderland Trail is mid summer when the snow has just melted, the wildflowers are out, and the weather is stable and sunny. Ive climb Rainier many times, done the Wonderland Trail a few times and hike off trail there quite often. At its high point, the Wonderland Trail passes over Panhandle Gap, just shy of 6,800 feet. A founding work of Western literature, it is often labelled as the first modern . This news definitely affected our outlooks. Hi Scott, But it was always there, in the back of my mind. With our tents and sleeping bags waiting for us, we changed out some gear in our packs and fell into bed. The ranger advised to wait an hour, and we could see where things stood with the bridge improvements. Mount Rainiers many glaciers are the source of nine major rivers and their tributaries. As it ended up, both forks of the river are safely bridged now and it was an easy crossing. From here, we had about 11 miles and 3400 feet of gain to get to our next major landmark: Klapatche Park. In fact, I dont think any of us have peed during a day on the trails as much as we had that day. I ran most of this on my own behind Elly, Kari, Sarah, Heidi, and Kelli and ahead of Vivian and Rachel. These include the Nisqually, Puyallup, Mowich, Carbon, West Fork, Huckleberry, White, Ohanapecosh, and Muddy Fork rivers. However, your overnighting options will be limited to the aforementioned, namely Mowich Lake, White River, and Cougar Rock. California Seller of travel License # 2112795-40 ) since 2013 Rainier at dusk, White,,. If youre not keen on carrying supplies for the entire circuit, food caching options are as follows:.... 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