Wonderland Trail
Schematic Sunrise Visitor Center to Panhandle Gap. Not the full loop and not a GPS track. DEM high 2,050 m at Panhandle Gap. Mount Rainier 4,392 m is a landmark. The Wonderland mega-relation is related, not measured.
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Distance 6.61 km provisional (pin-to-pin derivation) · Ascent provisional (DEM sample) · High point provisional (DEM sample) · T3 · pin
Itinerary not published
Cite this record
The Hiking World, Wonderland Trail, read 2026-10-15, https://www.thehikingworld.com/trails/wonderland-trail
How we verify · last checked 2026-10-15
Byline
- The Hiking World editorial team · author
Figures marked provisional are seed data and still need verification. Source and last-checked date sit under each cited value.
Forecast at page generation, 2026-11-06T01:44:01.535Z
Representative point on Wonderland Trail: 46.855°, -121.646°, about 2050 m. A forecast, not a trail-surface reading.
At generation: -2°C, Overcast.
- 2026-11-05 Light snow, -3–1°C, 0 mm
- 2026-11-06 Heavy rain, 0–5°C, 32 mm
- 2026-11-07 -3–7°C, 12 mm
Source Open-Meteo. Mountain weather changes with elevation and aspect.
Life-safety notices on this page come from the issuer.
Sourced record
Verified and reported stay in separate blocks. A section with no source is left out. How we verify.
Permits and fees are shown once, from the permit record.
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GeoJSONThis line is a schematic. The files are not a GPS track. GPX · GeoJSON
Cumulative ascent not published — stored line geometry is too coarse for a reliable DEM figure.
Catalog entry
- SAC T3
- Demanding mountain hiking. Exposed sections possible; hands may be needed for balance.
- YDS Class 2
- Class 2. Simple scrambling, occasional use of hands.
Two pins only. The rest of the 93-mile circuit was not invented.
typicalDays 1 is a placeholder, not a circuit itinerary.
Water
No water sources recorded.
Permits & fees
Conditions, fees and rules change. Confirm with the issuer and local authorities before you go. This is a reference, not a substitute for local advice. Terms
- Permit
- Mount Rainier wilderness permit
- Booking
- required
- Issuer
- NPS — Mount Rainier National Park
Permits and fees for this year · Permit cost
Permits and fees
We are not the issuer. Fees and rules change — confirm with the issuer before you pay. Issuer page.
| Permit | Cost | Quota / restriction | Issuer | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rainier wilderness permitVerified | USD 6 reservation + USD 12 per person per night | — | NPS — Mount Rainier National Park | Issuer page | Verified 2026-10-15 vs NPS — Mount Rainier National Park |
Hazards
- Mega-relation related-not-measured. Rainier 4,392 m is a landmark.
Getting there
No sourced gateway chain yet.
Getting there car-free
- Sunrise Visitor Center: car-free flag unknown.
- Panhandle Gap: car-free flag unknown.
Trailheads
- Sunrise Visitor Center car-free: unknown
- Panhandle Gap car-free: unknown
Questions
Do I need a permit for Wonderland Trail?
A permit is listed as required for Wonderland Trail: Mount Rainier wilderness permit. Status: Verified.
How much is the Wonderland Trail permit?
Mount Rainier wilderness permit: USD 6 reservation + USD 12 per person per night (NPS — Mount Rainier National Park, verified 2026-10-15). Status: Verified.
How difficult is Wonderland Trail?
Wonderland Trail is graded SAC T3 · YDS 2. A sourced hazard on this record: Mega-relation related-not-measured. Rainier 4,392 m is a landmark.
How long is Wonderland Trail?
The length on this record is 6.61 km (provisional). Published figures may differ. See /guides/how-long-is-the-trail
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