Mt. Rainier - Wonderland Trail
The Wonderland Trail is a 92 mile loop all the way around Mt. Rainier. It is considered one of the top two or three backpacking trips in the United States. So, my friend and I decided to give it a try. We didn’t have enough time to go all the way around, so we only hiked a leisurely 45 miles over 6 days.
The trail on that side of the mountain goes up and down ridges, past picturesque lakes, raging glacial runoff rivers, over a huge suspension bridge, by glaciers, across rock fields, through high alpine meadows, and in evergreen forests. There was so much beauty and variety in scenery! We saw all kinds of wildlife, including small squirrels and marmots, even a bear. It was by far the longest hike I’ve been on, but also the most rewarding.
Add comment March 5th, 2006