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Wonderland Trail

USA · North America · Multi-day trek · score 79/100

At a glance

CountriesUSA
ContinentNorth America
RegionWashington (Mount Rainier NP)
TypeMulti-day trek
Length150 km
Typical duration10 days
Difficulty4/5 (Hard)
Max altitude2060 m
Best seasonJul-Sep
StartLongmire, WA (loop)
EndLongmire, WA (loop)
Permit / guideBackcountry permit required (competitive lottery)
Special gearnone

Score

79/100
Scenery
29/35
Fame
17/25
Uniqueness
17/20
Logistics
16/20

Spectacular circumnavigation of a glaciated volcano with huge vertical relief; permit competition main drawback

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.

Sources

Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.

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