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Wonderland / Northern Loop Combo

Difficulty: strenuous 8-14 days

98.1 miles

Elevation gain: 29,400'

Max elevation: 6785'

Camps: White River, Sunrise Camp, Berkely Park, Fire Creek, James Camp, Yellowstone Cliffs, Carbon River Camp, Cataract Valley, Eagles Roost, Mowich Lake, South Mowich River, Golden Lakes, North Puyallup River, Klapatche Park, South Puyallup River, Devils Dream, Pyramid Creek, Paradise River, Maple Creek, Nickel Creek, Indian Bar, Summerland

First hiked by me: 2024

I first hiked the Northern Loop in 2020, followed by the Wonderland Trail in 2021. In 2024 my friend Frank, founder of the Wonderland Trail Facebook group, invited me to join him on this combination of both trails. We hiked a leisurely 14 day circuit starting in late August, going counterclockwise from White River and including the Spray Park alternate route.