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Hiking the Wonderland Trail

Trail descriptions and hiking guides by section

Distance
93 Miles (150 km)
Average time to complete
9-13 days
Elevation gain/loss
22,000 feet (6,700 m)
Hiking Season
Summer and early Fall

These pages describe the Wonderland Trail section by section. The Wonderland Trail passes through many microclimates and every corner of the mountain has its own qualities. These trail descriptions let you know what to expect on each particular section of the Wonderland Trail.

If you are planning to hike only a section of the trail, you may find trailhead locations to be useful. You can also use the itinerary planner for planning your reservation request for hikes between the major trailheads.

Wonderland Trail Elevation Profile

Longmire

2700 ft 858 m

Pyramid Creek

3765 ft 1148 m

Devil's Dream

5060 ft 1542 m

South Puyallup River

4000 ft 1219 m

Klapatche Park

5515 ft 1681 m

North Puyallup River

3750 ft 1143 m

Golden Lakes

5130 ft 1564 m

South Mowich River

2605 ft 794 m

Mowich Lake

4929 ft 1502 m

Ipsut Creek Campground

2300 ft 701 m

Carbon River

3195 ft 974 m

Dick Creek

4185 ft 1276 m

Mystic Lake

5570 ft 1698 m

Granite Creek

5765 ft 1756 m

Sunrise Visitor's Center

6400 ft 1951 m

Sunrise Camp

6245 ft 1903 m

White River Campground

4300 ft 1310 m

Fryingpan Creek Trailhead

3800 ft 1158 m

Summerland

5940 ft 1811 m

Indian Bar

5120 ft 1561 m

Nickel Creek

3385 ft 1032 m

Maple Creek

2815 ft 858 m

Box Canyon Trailhead

3300 ft 1006 m

Reflection Lakes Trailhead

4850 ft 1478 m

Paradise River

3805 ft 1160 m

Longmire

2700 ft 858 m