Wonderland Trail
A 93-mile loop that circles Mount Rainier through subalpine meadows, glacial rivers, and old-growth valleys.
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- Region
- Washington, USA
- Country
- United States
- Biome
- Subalpine volcano circuit (1,500–2,000 m)
- Best season
- Late July – September
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
Key takeaways
- Biome: Subalpine volcano circuit (1,500–2,000 m)
- Best season: Late July – September
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
A 93-mile loop that circles Mount Rainier through subalpine meadows, glacial rivers, and old-growth valleys.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: Late July – September
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Subalpine volcano circuit (1,500–2,000 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
United States
Biome
Subalpine volcano circuit (1,500–2,000 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Wonderland Trail trip tools
Popular pursuits at Wonderland Trail
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.
