Last updated May 27, 2021 | Published on Sep 28, 2016 | Wonderland Trail
Before I hiked the Wonderland Trail in 2016, I had a lot of Wonderland Trail planning to do first. I first became interested in backpacking a couple of years ago. Â At that time I’d never been backpacking before, except for one overnight trip to the bottom of...
Last updated Apr 13, 2021 | Published on Sep 22, 2016 | Wonderland Trail
Day 14 – Summerland to White River Camp Trailhead 6.9 Miles 2000 Feet Elevation Loss 400 Feet Elevation Gain The ground crunched beneath my feet this morning as I walked to retrieve my bear bag. White frost covered the grass and alpine shrubs, and lacy tendrils...
Last updated Apr 13, 2021 | Published on Sep 21, 2016 | Wonderland Trail
Day 13 – Indian Bar to Summerland 4.4 Miles 2000 Feet Elevation Gain 1000 Feet Elevation Loss This morning I was awakened to the sounds of elk bugling. Â Earnest calls that increased in pitch and then descended again. Â Frost crunched beneath my feet and my...
Last updated Apr 13, 2021 | Published on Sep 20, 2016 | Wonderland Trail
Day 12 – Nickel Creek to Indian Bar 6.7 Miles 2600 Feet Elevation Gain 1000 Feet Elevation Loss No rain fell overnight, which was a nice change. Â My tent was still wet from the day before but at least it hadn’t gotten any wetter. Â I was pleased to leave...
Last updated Apr 13, 2021 | Published on Sep 19, 2016 | Wonderland Trail
Day 11 – Paradise River to Nickel Creek Camp 9.8 Miles 1900 Foot Elevation Gain 2250 Foot Elevation Loss Today was another damp day on Mt. Rainier. Â It rained overnight and puddles soaked through the floor of my tent but I was cozy and dry inside my sleeping...