Backpacking the Wonderland Trail. DAY 1: Longmire to South Puyallup River
The Wonderland Trail is a 93 mile hiking trail circumnavigating Mount Rainier in Mount Rainier National Park. The trail offers hikers an opportunity to experience a diverse range of ecosystems, stunning landscapes, and breathtaking views of Mount Rainier. In this video, join me on my first day on the Wonderland trail, starting at the Longmire Ranger Station and ending my day at South Puyallup River Camp.
Day 1: Longmire to South Puyallup River Camp
Date: August 30, 2023
Daily Miles Hiked: 12.3
Daily Elevation Gain: 4,700 ft
Daily Elevation Loss: 3,200 ft
Daily mileage varies based on which map(s) you reference. For pre-hike planning purposes, I used the following site and referenced those numbers above: https://hikingtahoma.com/Planner.html
Backcountry permits are required to hike the Wonderland Trail. Permit Details: https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisi...