Wonderland Trail | Day 1 | 9.4.19 Longmire to North Puyallup Camp | 19.3 miles I arrived at the rang
Wonderland Trail | Day 1 | 9.4.19 Longmire to North Puyallup Camp | 19.3 miles I arrived at the ranger station around 7 a.m., and planned my nightly camps as I waited for the ranger station to open. Once my plan was set, and I had my permit, I was able to begin my hike. I planned on taking six days to hike the 94 miles around Mt. Rainier. The first day started out with a steep climb through heavily forested terrain, and a few creek crossings. I passed a few other groups of hikers and made my way along the trail. Eventually I climbed up high enough that I broke through tree line, and got a good view of Mt. Rainier and saw a couple of mountain goats as well when I reached a high lake where I took a break to eat some food and filter some more water. After my evening break, I made the descent to my first camp ground, where I had the group site all to myself. (at Mount Rainier National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2XG6BLnaCo/?igshid=i7ugsnmj9w8f -- source link