
Trailhead directions: (Box Canyon) From Stevens Canyon Park Entrance, follow Stevens Canyon Road 10.3 miles west to Box Canyon Picnic Area. Notes and special concerns: Small section of trail in Stevens Canyon prone to washouts and may be sketchy to negotiate. Special rules: No Fires-use a camp stove. View complete permit information and park and trail rules and regulations. Overnight permits required and can be acquired by making a reservation in advance or at the Longmire Wilderness Information Center (360) 569-445 Carbon River Ranger Station or White River Wilderness Information Center. Consider too, these two excellent resources for more details: Green Trail Maps Mount Rainier Wonderland Trail Map 269S and Hiking the Wonderland Trail by Tami Asars (Mountaineers Books). Be sure to consult with park officials for complete rules, permitting information and trail conditions before setting out.
#Reflection lake trail series#
This series of Wonderland Trail articles is meant as an introduction of what you can expect on this amazing trail. Most people begin from Longmire and hike clockwise. The trail can be hiked in its entirety as a through hike usually typically taking 8-14 days to complete or in shorter sections.

Constructed in 1915, it is one of the most beautiful, challenging, and popular hiking trails in America. The Wonderland Trail travels for 93 miles around Mount Rainier. Rainier area.ĭistance: 12.7 miles one way Elevation Gain: 2,300 feet High Point: 4,850 feet Snow free: July - October


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