Discovering the Wonders of the Wonderland Trail: Encircling Mount Rainier

by Bette Filley

Book Overview

This just revised "up to the minute" edition now includes the long awaited advance reservation form and all other vital information to do this incredible trail as safely and well prepared as possible.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1880405113
• ISBN13: 9781880405116
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Dunamis House
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.8" x 5.0"

Customer Reviews

Thinking Of Doing The Wonderland?

This will be the only book you need to get. It is worth the weight to carry it along with you as well in your pack - so you don't miss side trips, water sources and cool things not mentioned in other books on Mt. Rainier.

Great Book for the Mt. Rainier Hiker

This is a fun book focused on the wonderland trail. A great addition to you trail guide collection. We have purchased one for each of our three Mt. Rainier Cabins.

Great for the Hiker, a little dry for the Reader

If you're like me and in the intermediate to final stages of planning a Wonderland hike, then you've either already bought this book or you need to. Next asking Park Rangers yourself, this is easily the most complete and accurate source of planning information available. The authors have spent years compiling information on exact mileage, elevation, campsites and resupplies; most of their information is more accurate than the maps you'll use on the trail (or even the trail signs themselves!). They include lots of useful extras like sample itineraries for 8-14 day trips (the usual span of a complete hike).However (as a warning to most people probably reading this), if you're looking for a quaint armchair adventure into the "Wonders of the Wonderland Trail" (as the name implies), you might try elsewhere. Heavy on data and light on campfire stories, this isn't a typical coffee table book for the whole family to enjoy.It's a great book--if you need it!

A True Adventure one step at a time

Ms. Filley has compiled all the information you will need to make the entire 92.6 mile journey around Mt. Rainier. Her attention to details from where to find water (a precious commodity on the trail)to place where the hiker must pause to smell the wild flowers, she provides a wonderful conversational tone to her book. Details as to miles hiked, elevation changes and what to expect at each camp along the trail really gives you the feeling you are there with her. After first 92 pages gives the reader insight into what to pack, how to pack it, what to leave behind, keys to having a success experience in the high country and bits of humor that offer encouragement. A great book for the price....something you must take with you.

Excellent book for people with Rainier Fever!

This is an excellent reference I highly suggest one bring with them when hiking along the Wonderland Trail at Mt. Rainier National Park.Gives wonderful descriptions of what to prepare for each day! Couldn't have done the Wonderland without it! Can't call yourself a real fan of Mt. Rainier without purchasing this book.