85.5 mi
Distance
22,001 ft
Elev. Gain
42h
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Wonderland Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
National Park Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
Updated Apr 19, 2026 — may be out of date
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Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
- Surface
- Mixed Surface
Permit required
Apply through the issuing agency. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates on the agency page.
Wilderness permit required to backpack the Wonderland Trail overnight; day-hike segments exempt.
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Reserve or permit
- Apply for permit
Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Ashford, WA · about 5 mi away
- County:
- Pierce County, WA
- Jurisdiction:
- Mount Rainier National Park · National Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:360-569-2211
- Address:55210 238th Avenue East · Ashford, WA · 98304
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OpenStreetMap (curated relation)
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