1) Check the weather at https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Mount-Rainier/forecasts/4392 for 2 lower elevations. Bring extra layer and wind protection for unexpected weather change and emergency.
2) There might be heavy dew in the morning from condensation. Wear GORE-Tex runners or boots if you don’t want your feet wet.
3) There were plenty of good water sources to filter along the way. You don’t need to carry a lot of water.
4) As a pleasant surprise, unlike other hiking/camping areas, this section of the Wonderland Trail has almost no mosquitoes!
Pierce County, Washington, United States
time : Jul 25, 2024 8:24 AM
duration : 8h 35m 33s
distance : 14.8 mi
total_ascent : 4514 ft
highest_point : 7443 ft
avg_speed : 1.7 mi/h
user_id : QiangLuo
user_firstname : Qiang
user_lastname : Luo
I was introduced to a Chinese hiking group recently. 群里高手如林卧虎藏龙。This Wonderland day trip in Mount Rainier National Park was my first event with them, a very pleasant and truly beautiful outing.
Round trip: 14.8 mi
Gain: 4,500 ft
About the Wonderland Trail:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonderland_Trail
Our day trip route:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/wonderland-trail-panhandle-gap-and-sarvant-glacier