Wonderland Trail – Day 12

Wonderland Trail – Day 12

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.  My tent was still wet from the day before but at least it hadn’t gotten any wetter.  I was pleased to leave...
Wonderland Trail – Day 11

Wonderland Trail – Day 11

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.  It rained overnight and puddles soaked through the floor of my tent but I was cozy and dry inside my sleeping...
Wonderland Trail – Day 10

Wonderland Trail – Day 10

Day 10 – Lomgmire Inn to Paradise River Camp 3.8 Miles 1100 Feet Elevation Gain 0 Feet Elevation Loss When I woke up this morning, my tent and all my clothes strung up over the bathtub were dry.  I had cranked up the heat and left the windows open last night to...
Wonderland Trail – Day 9

Wonderland Trail – Day 9

Day 9 – S. Puyallup River to The Longmire Inn 12 miles 2550 Foot Elevation Gain 3950 Foot Elevation Loss Well it did rain last night, and hard.  I stayed dry and toasty in my tent, but everything was a muddy soggy mess this morning when I packed out.  I had...
Wonderland Trail – Day 8

Wonderland Trail – Day 8

Day 8 – Klapatche Park to S. Puyallup River 4.7 Miles 650 Feet Elevation Gain 1950 Feet Elevation Loss I was in no hurry to break camp this morning as I only had just under 5 miles to hike today.  So, I took my time enjoying the lovely views up at Klapatche....